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Doctor of Philosophy | 2017
Testamur Title of Degree: | Doctor of Philosophy |
Abbreviation: | PhD |
UOW Course Code: | 220 |
CRICOS Code: | 087638J - Arts 087639G - Creative Arts 087640D - Law |
Total Credit Points: | 192 |
Duration: | 4 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Law, Humanities and the Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Supervised Individual Research |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) provides candidates with the opportunity to pursue in-depth research in a specific field. Candidates are expected to develop a research thesis that leads to an original and significant contribution to knowledge in that field. This qualification provides a potential pathway to an academic career and is also highly regarded by public and private sector employers, including research institutes.
Candidates without sufficient previous research training are advised to enrol in the Master of Philosophy or the PhD (Integrated).
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Doctor of Philosophy will be able to:
- 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;
- Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and critically reflect on, synthesise and evaluate complex information, problems, concepts, and theories;
- Communicate a coherent and sustained argument, explaining and disseminating research results and conclusions to peers and to the community;
- 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
The normal full-time study pattern for Doctoral candidates requires enrolment in 48 credit points per year in accordance with the table below, for a minimum of 4 years. Part-time study is also available in most cases.
Potential candidates should discuss their research plan with the Head of Postgraduate Studies of the relevant School, at which time the supervision arrangements of the School will be outlined.
Rules and procedures for Higher Degrees by Research, including the regulations regarding preparation and submission of the thesis, are listed in the General Course Rules. Doctoral candidates are urged to be familiar with both the General Course Rules and the Higher Degree Research Supervision and Resources Policy. Current policy documents are located in the UOW Policy Directory.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
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Choose ONE from the following: | |||
THES924 | Thesis Full Time | 24 | Autumn, Spring |
THES912 | Thesis Part Time | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
Submission and Assessment
Candidates will submit their thesis wholly by written thesis, or a combination of creative work and a written thesis or exegesis.
Assessment for the Doctor of Philosophy is by two external examiners.
Submission by creative work and thesis or exegesis
A thesis submission for the PhD (Creative Arts), that includes a major body of creative work, will be accompanied by a written thesis or exegesis of approximately 35,000 words in length. The thesis or exegesis will be substantially written, but may include other forms as a record or explication of the creative work (for example, music scores, photographs, video and sound recordings).
The creative work may be in a single discipline, involve multiple disciplines or explore new art/media forms for which there is no established disciplinary base.
The accompanying written component may take the form of:
i. A thesis making a scholarly argument related to the body of creative work; or
ii. An exegesis focusing on aspects such as origins of the work, structures and techniques used, and an analysis of artistic theories underpinning the work.
The accompanying written component of the thesis will be submitted no later than the presentation, exhibition or performance of the creative work.
Research Areas
Candidates may contact the Head of Postgraduate Studies for the relevant school to discuss supervision of research projects. Research areas may include the following:
Law | Humanities | Creative Arts |
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Anti-discrimination Law | Asia Pacific Studies | Creative Writing |
Company Law | Australian Studies | Graphic Design |
Comparative Law | Communications | Journalism |
Conflict of Laws | Cultural Studies | Media Arts |
Constitutional Law | Digital Communication | Music |
Criminal Law | Employment Relations | Theatre |
Cross-cultural Legal Issues | English Language and Linguistics | Visual Arts |
Environmental and Planning Law | English Literatures |
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Family Law | Ethics |
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Fisheries Law and Policy | Foreign Languages (French, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin and Spanish) |
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Human Rights | Gender Studies |
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Indigenous People and Law | Global Labour Studies |
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Industrial Relations Law | Global Studies History |
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Intellectual Property Law | History |
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Interdisciplinary Law-related Research | Indigenous Studies |
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International Law | International Studies |
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Islamic Law | Media and Communication |
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Law of the Sea | Philosophy |
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Law Society and Culture | Politics |
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Maritime Policy | Postcolonial Studies |
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Maritime Security | Science and Technology Studies |
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| Social Change and Development |
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| Sociology |
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Interdisciplinary topics as negotiated with the Head of Postgraduate Studies are also available for study.
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
For information about the Faculty's areas of research focus, including research groups, please consult the Faculty's website.
For further information please email: lha-research@uow.edu.au.