Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four-year research degree which integrates a traditional three-year PhD with one-year of preliminary coursework. The coursework helps prepare candidates to undertake in-depth research in order to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge in a chosen field of study. This qualification can lead to, or enhance, an academic career and is also highly regarded by public and private sector employers. The PhD is the qualification normally required for academic employment at a university or research institute.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) will be able to:

1. Demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills in a discipline area to plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge
2. Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories
3. Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community
4. Apply advanced knowledge of research, research integrity, ethics and the rights and safety of others, to plan and execute a substantial piece of research with a high level of autonomy, accountability, adaptability and responsibility for personal outputs. 

Course Structure - Arts

Students complete 48 credit points of coursework (including 24 credit points of research training subjects) and a substantial research component.

Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component. They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time). 

^ GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students to enrol

Course Structure - Creative Arts

*Please Note - This course is not available to commencing students in 2016

In order to progress to the research component, PhD (Integrated) students must complete research subject at 65% or higher and the two coursework subjects with an average of 65%.

Students not meeting these requirements may be offered an alternative of transferring into a Masters program.

Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component. They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).

^ GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students to enrol

Course Structure - Law

Students complete 48 credit points of coursework (including 24 credit points of research training subjects) and a substantial research component.

Students will choose coursework subjects in consultation with their Head of Postgraduate Studies (HPS).

Students progressing to the research component will have developed their specific research topic before commencing the research component. They will enrol in THES924 Thesis (full-time) or THES912 Thesis (part-time).

^ GWP 800 Global Workplace Practice is only available to international students to enrol

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au