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C02001v2 Doctor of Philosophy

Award(s): Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
CRICOS code: 032316D
Load credit points: 0
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored or full-fee-paying basis. Contact a UTS Student Centre or the University Graduate School for further details.


Overview
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Other information

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.

Course duration and attendance

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

Students can complete in less than the maximum time (depending on whether the candidate holds a bachelor's or a master's degree).

Course structure

Candidates are required to complete a thesis, under the supervision of appropriate members of academic staff. 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.

Candidates are also invited to participate in other research activities.

Course completion requirements

Select one of the following: 0cp
      13907 PhD Thesis: Architecture0cp 
      17900 PhD Thesis: Built Environment0cp 
      81000 PhD Thesis: Design0cp 

Other information

Further information is available from the Building 6 Student Centre on:

or from the University Graduate School on:

telephone +61 2 9514 1336
email ugs@uts.edu.au
www.gradschool.uts.edu.au