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Doctor of Philosophy
Testamur Title of Degree: | Doctor of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: | PhD |
UOW Course Code: | 201 |
CRICOS Code: | 001246C |
Study Area / Disciplines: | Education, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health, Human Geography |
Total Credit Points: | 144 |
Duration: | 3 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Delivery Session(s): | Autumn or Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Supervised Individual Research |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
ATAR: | N/A |
Additional Information: | School of Education |
Course Description
The Doctor of Philosophy provides the opportunity for students to pursue in-depth research in a range of areas associated with those undertaken by the Research Units within the School of Education. PhD candidates are encouraged to become involved in research group activities and the wider research culture of the faculty.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
Course Structure
Candidates for this degree enrol in a Doctoral Thesis (THES912/924). They may also be asked to audit or enrol in research preparation subjects (e.g. EDGZ930, 931, 932). All new students enrolling in a research degree are expected to prepare a research proposal within the first year of their candidature and to become involved in activities such as student colloquia.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
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Email: ssc@uow.edu.au