Doctor of Philosophy
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level:
CRICOS: 00115M
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is an internationally-recognised advanced research qualification. Each PhD candidate undertakes a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision and leading to the submission of a thesis for examination. The research is expected to make a significantly new and innovative contribution to the discipline. Candidates are supported by at least two accredited supervisors with a demonstrated track record in the proposed area of investigation as outlined in the Graduate Research Supervision Policy. Progress throughout the degree is tracked and managed in keeping with the University's Graduate Research Progress Policy. Candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to the restrictions of the student visa. The thesis must be submitted in no more than four years (or part-time equivalent) of commencement in the degree.
Standard entry requirements
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - In order to apply for candidature, you must have completed: (a) a Masters by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above
- OR (b) a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree completed within the last ten years. These applicants may be eligible for direct entry to the PhD if:
- Their qualifying degree includes a minor thesis or other substantial research component assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 above
- OR
- They are the lead author of a peer-reviewed publication or other research published within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above. The La Trobe Masters by Research Equivalence for a Minor Thesis Grade will be referenced in determining whether a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree meets the La Trobe Masters by research standard. Schools may specify particular research requirements for entry, or specify how applicants may otherwise demonstrate equivalence.
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - In order to apply for candidature, you must have completed: (a) a Masters by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above
- OR (b) a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree completed within the last ten years. These applicants may be eligible for direct entry to the PhD if:
- Their qualifying degree includes a minor thesis or other substantial research component assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 above
- OR
- They are the lead author of a peer-reviewed publication or other research published within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above. The La Trobe Masters by Research Equivalence for a Minor Thesis Grade will be referenced in determining whether a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree meets the La Trobe Masters by research standard. Schools may specify particular research requirements for entry, or specify how applicants may otherwise demonstrate equivalence.
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
- Note: This course may be subject to alternative or extra entry requirements depending on your life circumstances and/or work experience. For the complete entry requirements, please search for your course on the La Trobe website: latrobe.edu.au/courses
