C02039 Doctor of Philosophy in International Studies v2

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. There are, however, student service fees to be paid. Contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details.

Overview

The PhD is a University-wide degree which involves an intense period of supervised study and research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. The degree is awarded to candidates who, through original investigation, make a distinct and significant contribution to knowledge in their field of specialisation.

Career options

The research degrees offered by the Institute for International Studies are especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career or a career in research.

Additional admission requirements

Entry to this degree is on the basis of proven research achievements. Each applicant should, prior to application, discuss their proposed thesis topic with the Institute's Research Coordinator to determine if supervision is possible.

In addition to completing the University's application form, PhD applicants must provide the following:

• Evidence of their ability to undertake advanced original research, appropriate to the proposed doctoral program. This may include previous research at Honours and/or Master's level, experience as a research team member, or professional practice involving systematic inquiry or advanced scholarship. Applicants should include a list of their published work, if appropriate.
• Project proposal: The proposal is to be 1,500–2,000 words and should include a statement of the problem, research question or area of investigation; discussion of the relevant literature; an outline of the methodological approach; and a justification of the importance of the research.

Course duration and attendance

This research program takes a minimum of two years of full-time or three years of part-time research and writing to complete.

Students, in general, are not required to attend classes. However, regular contact is maintained with the supervisor(s) throughout the candidate's enrolment.

Course structure

The research degree is undertaken wholly by thesis. A Doctoral thesis is normally a work of 80,000 to 100,000 words and is examined by three appropriate examiners, at least two of whom are external to UTS.

Course completion requirements

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