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The Master of Philosophy, offered through the Faculty of Science, enables applicants to research an area closely associated with their undergraduate or postgraduate specialisation.

The Master of Philosophy is designed to allow graduates to undertake specialised studies to support their technical and professional development and their career aspirations. The Faculty offers the Master of Philosophy to applicants who wish to research an area closely associated with their undergraduate or postgraduate specialisation.

General course objectives are to develop:

a specialised body of knowledge appropriate to a research career

skills of information gathering, processing and evaluation, and problem solving and communication skills

The Master of Philosophy is currently available through all Schools in the Faculty of Science.

Subject to regulation and approval, candidates may conduct their research at other places where adequate facilities and co-supervisors are available. The direction of the work remains under the control of the University supervisor.

Students admitted to the research and thesis program will be required to submit a thesis embodying the results of an approved research project. A student may be required to undertake further support subjects to assist in the completion of the research project.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for candidature, applicants must hold one of the following:

a relevant Honours degree minimum Class 2 (Division 1)

a relevant three-year degree plus other postgraduate studies

a relevant three-year degree plus demonstrated research ability and other study.

Intending applicants should contact the Sub-Dean, Graduate Studies to discuss the proposal before submitting the prescribed application form. In addition, applicants must complete a form describing their area of interest, which should accompany their application. Please phone info.csu on 1800 334 733 or make an online enquiry for the contact details of the appropriate person.

Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree enables students to undertake a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision. The research is expected to make an original and innovative contribution to the discipline knowledge.

All Australian and New Zealand students who meet the criteria for entry to the PhD will not incur fees and will be funded under the Government's Research Training Scheme (RTS) for the normal duration of the course. International Students incur tuition fees.

Entry Requirements

The Committee may, on the recommendation of the Head of School concerned, admit to candidature for the three-year PhD program an applicant who holds or has fulfilled all the requirements for: (a) the degree of Master, provided that the applicant has shown potential for research demonstrated by a research project or resulting dissertation/thesis comprising typically 25% or more of the Masters program; or (b) the degree of Bachelor with first class Honours or second class Honours in the First Division; or equivalent; or (c) another degree, plus subsequent acceptable qualifications and/or research experience; or (d) hold similar qualification(s) acceptable to the PhD Committee from another institution(s). Such qualifications must be of the standard of Australian or British universities in the University's judgement.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Incidental unit costs

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The PhD program offered in the Faculty of Arts enables students to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic. When completed, this research must make a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on their chosen topic.

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are:

a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year)or

an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of H2A or above or

an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above or

an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above or

a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The PhD program offered in the Faculty of Arts enables students to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic. When completed, this research must make a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on their chosen topic.

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are:

a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year)or

an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of H2A or above or

an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above or

an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above or

a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Show Less

The PhD program offered in the Faculty of Arts enables students to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic. When completed, this research must make a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on their chosen topic.

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are:

a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year)or

an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of H2A or above or

an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above or

an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above or

a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Show Less