C02032v3 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. Research for this degree should be within the discipline of hydrogeology and/or groundwater management.

The PhD provides an opportunity for graduates to acquire high-level research skills and substantially deepen their knowledge in an area of groundwater research.

Career options

Graduates may find work in universities and other institutions undertaking research or other academic work, including teaching in the areas of hydrogeology or groundwater management. Work opportunities also exist with national and international consulting firms.

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. For full-time candidates, the program is normally of at least two years' duration for the holder of a Master's degree by research, and three years for a holder of a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree by coursework. For part-time candidates, the program is normally of at least three years' duration for the holder of a Master's degree by research, and four years for the holder of a Bachelor's degree or a Master's degree by coursework.

The work may be carried out either on University premises, at a site external to the University, or some combination of both.

Course structure

Candidates are required to complete a thesis, under the supervision of appropriate members of academic staff of the University. A formal course of study or other work may also be prescribed.

Candidates are required to submit, in consultation with their supervisor(s), a progress report at the end of each semester, and to complete a Doctoral Assessment and seminar.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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