Deakin University

Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

006239F

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Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a supervised research program where you will make a substantial, original contribution to knowledge in your chosen arts field. Deakin currently has around 1,600 higher degree by research candidates intelligent people making the most of our excellent facilities, partnerships, strategic research centres and excellent reputation. Your research will be conducted under the supervision of a panel, which is chaired by the principal supervisor a full-time member of staff experienced in research. Youll write a thesis of 80 000 -100 000 words, embodying the results of research carried out your field of study. If youre studying for a PhD in the creative arts, you can submit a thesis comprising creative work and an exegesis of between 25 000 and 50 000 words.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Geelong Waterfront	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A
Geelong Waurn Ponds	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A
Melbourne Burwood	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A
Warrnambool	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A
Cloud(online)	Online/Off-campus - 3 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

To complete the Doctor of Philosophy you must pass 24 credit points.; A candidate is required to complete a thesis of 80 000-100 000 words, embodying the results of research carried out in the field of study specified at the time of enrolment. Candidates in the arts may submit a thesis comprising creative work and an exegesis of between 25 000 and 50 000 words.

Entry requirements

To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:
a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a years full time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent
a masters degree (research) in a related area