Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Doctor of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: |
PhD(Int) |
UOW Course Code: |
251 |
CRICOS Code: |
NA |
Total Credit Points: |
204 |
Duration: |
4.5 years full - time or Part - time equivalent |
Home Faculty: |
Central Administration |
Intake Session(s): |
Pg Spring, PG Autumn |
Delivery Mode: |
On - Campus |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: |
UOW Dubai |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (PhD(I)) is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides students with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen discipline.
The PhD(I) is a four year degree consisting of 2 sessions of coursework (48 credit points) followed by 6 sessions of Doctor of Philosophy research (144 credit points).
Under the guidance of a supervisory team, consisting of two supervisors, students will independently plan and execute a research project that will lead to the production of a substantial thesis.
Coursework is taken in the first two sessions of the degree and students will enrol in generic and discipline specific research training subjects including preparation of their research proposal. The training subjects typically include introduction into the role of theory, research design and methodology, literature sourcing, review and critique, bibliography organisation, structuring and writing a dissertation, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation. These subjects expose students to diverse teaching methods. For subject details, see the course structure section below. In order to progress to the research component of the degree, students must complete the coursework component with an average of 65%, including 65% in each subject.
Students completing the PhD(I) will make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in their chosen discipline. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community.