Award Abbreviation:
PhD
Degree Type: Higher degree by
research program
Mode of Study: Internal /
External
Duration: 1½ 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.
Enrolment and Fees
- In any semester, full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL.
- In any semester, part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL.
- The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date.
- Candidates pay full tuition fees.
EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL
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