C02039v3 Doctor of Philosophy

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored, or full-fee-paying basis. 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.

The Institute for International Studies has strong expertise in China Studies. Candidates may choose to write their thesis in English or in languages other than English, such as Chinese, where the Institute has sufficient supervisory capacity.

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 whether 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; a discussion of the relevant literature; an outline of the methodological approach; and a justification of the importance of the research.

Information and application forms are available in English and in Chinese.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is four years of full-time, or six years of part-time study.

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

Candidates who are resident in China and who have difficulty travelling to Sydney can receive supervision in China through periodic visits by their supervisor, email contact and cooperation with a local university.

Course structure

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

The Institute for International Studies has the capacity to supervise theses in the fields of cultural diversity, social change, contemporary culture, politics and modern history in China, Japan, Europe and the Americas.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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