Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Course Description 

The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which incorporates a traditional three-year PhD thesis with one year of coursework subjects, combining generic research training and discipline-specific content into a single degree.

The coursework, which is undertaken in the first year of the degree, comprises research training skills and individual coursework subjects. Research skills are tailored for each faculty, but typically include: research methodology; literature review, critical analysis, or laboratory projects; and advanced topics or a minor research project. The individual subjects are normally chosen from options within the Masters by Coursework degrees within the relevant faculty, thereby allowing students to obtain deeper content knowledge in a specific discipline area.

International students intending to become university researchers and teachers in their home country will benefit from exposure to Australian teaching methods through these subjects.

The research component is the same as for the three-year PhD program, leading to the production of a written thesis which involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge.

In order to progress to the research component, PhD Integrated students must complete the first year with an average of 65%, including 65% in each research training skills subject. Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component. For research areas that the Faculty specialises in please see the PhD handbook entry. 

Visit Research and Innovation for more information regarding the course structure.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from Course Finder (Information & Communication Technology, Mathematics & Statistics) and
Course Finder (Engineering, Physics).

Course Structure

Year 1

Candidates will be required to complete a total of 48 credit points of coursework subjects consisting of a selection of research training and relevant discipline subjects which support the intended area of research.

PHD (Integrated) subject list

• Mathematics and Applied Statistics
• Physics and Medical Radiation Physics
• Information Technology & Communication
• Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mining, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications)

Continuation to the PhD thesis will be dependent upon successful completion of the coursework component at a WAM of 65.  

Mathematics and Applied Statistics

Physics and Medical Radiation Physics

Information Technology & Communication -  

Computer Science & Software Engineering

Information Systems & Technology

Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mining, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications)

Electrical, Computer & Telecommunications Engineering

Other subjects may be undertaken with prior approval with supervisors.

WORK INTEGRATED LEARNING/INTERNSHIP SUBJECTS

GLOBAL WORKPLACE PRACTICE (GWP800) 

An informative and intensive subject designed to meet the employment aspirations of international students to undertake work in Australia. This subject crosses boundaries between theory and practice and will maximise the student's potential to access workplace experiences leading to formal post-university employment options. Students will acquire and develop work-based learning skillsets; will critically examine the discourses and theories of intercultural competence, as well as develop cultural awareness and business communication skills that are fit-for-purpose regardless of students' career aspirations. It also provides an opportunity for students to integrate and apply their university knowledge in an industry context. 

Trimester 2 and Spring 2014 applications for GWP800 on Wollongong Campus are now OPEN.

For more information on GWP800, visit the Work Integrated Learning website.

OTHER INFORMATION

Students are advised to consult the University's Higher Degree Research (HDR) Supervision and Resources Policy.

For further information about the Faculty's areas of research strength, please consult the Faculty's website.

For more technical information about the degree progress, please consult the Research Student Centre website.

Email: eis@uow.edu.au