Federation University Australia

Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Coursework)

CRICOS

023232E

Related Careers

Doctor of Philosophy (Humanities and Social Sciences)

Throughout this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Science, Arts & Community Services you will work with a principal supervisor to refine and complete a comprehensive research project. This Doctor of Philosophy program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Berwick	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A
Gippsland (Churchill)	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A
Mount Helen (Ballarat)	Full-time - 3 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

360 credit points

Entry requirements

possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research
possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above
submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above
satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board