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Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)
Testamur Title: |
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) |
Abbreviation: |
PhD (Int) |
Home Faculty: |
Faculty of Education |
Duration: |
4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
192cp |
Delivery Mode: |
On campus for course work component of the course Individual Supervised Research |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
210 |
CRICOS Code: |
072795G |
Overview
The PhD (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one-year of coursework, comprising generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.
The coursework provides candidates with the opportunity to develop their research skills while allowing additional time to develop a detailed research topic, therefore providing greater certainty and better completion outcomes in the thesis.
The coursework also allows candidates to take individual subjects in a specific discipline area, thereby providing a deeper level of content from which to draw potential research themes. International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through the inclusion of these 'taught' coursework subjects.
The PhD Integrated is therefore ideal for applicants who aspire to graduate with a PhD and who:
• want a flexible program which includes a selection of 'taught' subjects included in a specific discipline area of their interest;
• need further time and to develop a detailed research proposal; or
• need to develop their research training skills in order to demonstrate their capacity to undertake the major research thesis.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a minimum of four years of study at degree level, either a four-year Bachelor degree, or a Bachelor degree plus Masters by Coursework, with a minimum Credit average (65% or GPA 3.0 out of 4.0), or equivalent.
Course Entry Criteria
Academic Requirements |
Domestic |
International |
Qualification Required |
Coursework Masters degree |
Coursework Masters degree |
Specialisation Required |
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Minimum Duration |
4 years, of total study at degree level |
4 years, of total study at degree level |
Minimum Level of Achievement |
Credit Average |
Credit Average |
Other Acceptable Qualifications |
In special circumstances, an undergraduate degree plus relevant research related experience |
In special circumstances, an undergraduate degree plus relevant research related experience |
Special Requirements |
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Special Note |
A credit average, or equivalent, is required |
A GPA of at least 3 out of 4, or equivalent, is required |
English Language Requirements | ||
Standard English Language Requirements: |
As per current requirements for postgraduate research in the Faculties on the UOW web-site |
Supporting Statement
Applicants for the PhD Integrated must provide either a Supporting Statement or a detailed research proposal outlining the area of intended future research and reason for wishing to enrol in a research program.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS) in their discipline area, to obtain advice relating to potential research topics and supervisors. The HPS will also provide advice on the style and content needed for their research proposal/statement.
HPS contact details can be found at: http://www.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@raid/documents/doc/uow022165.pdf