Award Abbreviation:
PhD
Degree Type: Higher degree by
research program
Mode of Study: Internal /
External
Duration: 2 years minimum, 4 years
maximum full-time; 4 years minimum, 8 years maximum part-time
Commencement: Can apply and start
throughout the year, subject to program requirements
CRICOS Code: 026641G
Entry Requirements
Candidates for the award of Doctor of Philosophy are normally required to hold a Masters degree or a Bachelors degree with at least second class honours Division 1 from a recognised higher education institution.
Applicants who have completed a Bachelors degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least second class honours Division 1 may also be considered. In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Graduate Studies Sub-Committee.
Notes
- Prospective applicants wishing to undertake a PhD will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the relevant Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Business or Science.
- For further information, refer to the Rules for Higher Degrees by Research.
- Refer to the research areas for the Faculty of
Arts and Social Sciences,
Business and
Science.
Enquiries
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Pam
Dyer
Associate to the Dean
Tel: +61 7 5430 1242; Fax: +61 7 5430 2885; Email: dyer@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Business
Professor Ed Fitzgerald
Faculty Research Coordinator
Tel: +61 7 5459 4462; Fax +61 7 5430 1231; Email: efitzger@usc.edu.au
Faculty of Science
Tel: +61 7 5430 2888;
Fax: +61 7 5430 2889; Email: sciencefaculty@usc.edu.au
Office of Learning Teaching and
Research
Research Support Officer
Tel: +61 7 5459 4526; Fax: +61 7 5430 1111; Email: btoon@usc.edu.au