Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio will enable you to complete a PhD thesis that incorporates your pre-existing peer-reviewed research outputs as a substantial component of the thesis; allowing you to gain recognition for your significant contribution to research in your discipline. You will compile these outputs into a single body work that is unified through the development of a literature review, discussion and future directions chapters.
The University will consider applications for admission to candidature for the Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio from individuals who can clearly demonstrate existing peer-reviewed research output(s) to be considered for an award of a doctoral degree. In particular, such output must be:
a) work for which the applicant is largely responsible (for example, as demonstrated by authorship sequence)
b) cogent; occurring within a unified area of study; and
c) of a volume and quality that aligns with the expectations of an Australian doctoral degree.
This degree is applicable for Australian domestic applicants and International Offshore applicants only.
Career Information
The Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio provides graduates with an internationally recognised degree through the Australian Qualifications Framework. Graduates will be able to secure professional roles in academia, research centres, institutes and institutions, or in broader business and industry.
| Duration | 1 years full-time or 2 years part-time |
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| Credit Points that Must be Earned | No information available at this time |
| Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. |
| Expected Hours of Study | Information not available |
| Course Type | Research Award |
| Qualification (post nominal) | PhD(Portfolio) |
| AQF Level | Level 10: Doctoral Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2026
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
Indicative Year - 2021
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Domestic Availability
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Research Second Half Year - 2027Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2027Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2026Adelaide Adelaide Bundaberg Bundaberg Brisbane Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Sydney Townsville Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2026Adelaide Bundaberg Bundaberg Brisbane Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Online Rockhampton Rockhampton Sydney Townsville Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2023Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2025Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2025Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2022Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2022Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2022Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2019Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2019Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2019Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2018Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2018Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2018Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2017Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2017Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2017Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2023Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2024Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2024Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
International Availability
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Research Second Half Year - 2027Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2027Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2026Online Online
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Research First Half Year - 2026Online Online
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Research Second Half Year - 2023Online
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Research Second Half Year - 2025Online
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Research First Half Year - 2025Online
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Term 3 - 2022Distance
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Term 2 - 2022Distance
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Term 1 - 2022Distance
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Term 3 - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2019Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 2 - 2019Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 1 - 2019Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Term 3 - 2018Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Term 2 - 2018Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Term 1 - 2018Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Term 3 - 2017Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Term 2 - 2017Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Term 1 - 2017Sorry, no international availabilities found.
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Research First Half Year - 2023Online
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Research Second Half Year - 2024Online
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Research First Half Year - 2024Online
Entry into this course requires the student to have a substantial existing body of peer reviewed publications, as outlined in the Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio Course Rules Policy and Procedure.
In addition, the applicant must meet the English language proficiency requirements. Please refer to our English Language Proficiency Requirements.
As per the Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio Course Rules Policy and Procedure.
Applicants and research project topics being pursued in the PhD by Portfolio degree may be subject to compliance checks under the Commonwealth Autonomous Sanctions and/or Foreign Interference regulations.
None applicable.
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | Not applicable |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
| Not applicable |
Predicted Enrolments
| Year | Number of Students |
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| First Year | 5 |
| Second year | 5 |
| Third Year | 5 |
- 1. Investigate, analyse, and synthesise scholarly literature and theoretical propositions to develop a research question for the generation of new knowledge
- 2. Critically evaluate, adapt, and/or extend research methods and methodologies to conceptualise, design, and implement a research project at the frontier of a chosen discipline
- 3. Apply specialised knowledge to a substantial and complex body of evidence against international standards to generate expert conclusions in a chosen discipline area
- 4. Demonstrate initiative, intellectual independence, and authoritative and expert judgement
- 5. Plan and execute a substantial program of research that generates new knowledge and insights that make an original contribution to one or more disciplinary areas
- 6. Cogently and proficiently communicate a complex and coherent body of evidence at the frontier of a chosen discipline in a manner that could be understood by specialist and non-specialist audiences
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| Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner | ||||||
- Complete the core structure
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This is a research based course, where progress is monitored on a time and progress basis, rather than credit point accrual.
Students may have opportunities to undertake optional work integrated learning activities appropriate to their discipline area.
Please note, this is a time-based research higher degree. As per enrolment advice and Research Higher Degree course rules, all candidates are enrolled in a unit of study specific to their discipline for the duration of their candidature, but no credit points apply to this unit. The course is comprised of research and thesis development activities as outlined in the course rules.