Course Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Course Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.
Career Information
A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. In addition, many discipline-specific employers recognise the skills developed through research degree are applicable in the workplace.
| Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 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) | DPh |
| AQF Level | Level 10: Doctoral Degree |
| Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
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 Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2026Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2025Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2025Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2023Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2024Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2024Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2023Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2022Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2022Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
International Availability
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Research Second Half Year - 2027Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2027Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2026Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2026Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2025Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2025Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2023Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2020Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2024Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2024Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2023Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2022Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2022Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research Second Half Year - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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Research First Half Year - 2021Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
An applicant may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy if the person holds:
a) a Masters degree either by research or with a substantial element (typically one-third) of research work within it, from a university or any other approved institution
b) a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline with first class or second class honours conferred by a university or any other approved institution
c) a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline in addition to completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or
d) alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above.
In addition, the applicant must meet the English language proficiency requirements. Please refer to our English Language Proficiency Requirements.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Research Higher Degree Course Rules Policy and Procedure which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.
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Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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| Exit Awards | CL58 - Graduate Certificate in Research |
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Residential School Requirements
No Residential School for this course.
Practicum/Work Placement
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Predicted Enrolments
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- 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.