Murdoch University

Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Research)

CRICOS

001547A, 002223B, 003899E, 007383A, 027652G, 083418J, 083419G, 083436G, 083437F

Related Careers

Doctor of Philosophy - Joint Doctoral Degree

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) gives you the opportunity to explore in depth a research project that youre passionate about. You will independently research a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor and produce a thesis no more than 100,000 words. Your research will represent a significant, original contribution to human knowledge. In undertaking a PhD, you will develop independent research skills, including the capacity to formulate a problem, develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills to address it, and relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in a relevant discipline.

Campus	Duration	Fees	ATAR
Mandurah Campus	Full-time - 4 years	N/A	N/A
Perth campus	Full-time - 4 years	N/A	N/A

Structure

Total credit points: 96

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), an applicant must: * have a Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours (AQF level 8).
* have a Masters Degree (AQF level 9) which incorporates satisfactory research preparation equivalent to at least 12 credit points.
* be enrolled as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidate in the University (AQF level 9) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Studies with evidence of the ability to complete a Doctoral Degree (Research) successfully (AQF level 10) within the enrolment period specified in the GRD Regulations.
*have a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research Studies with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments providing satisfactory research preparation the equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.