C02037v3 Doctor of Philosophy

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the Institute 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 offers the Doctor of Philosophy in Sustainable Futures to both local and international students.

The Institute's postgraduates have consistently achieved excellent examiners' reports and, of the Institute's six graduates since 1998, five were eligible for the UTS Chancellor's Award. In 2003, and again in 2005, one of the (three) eligible graduates has succeeded in being placed on the Chancellor's List.

Course aims

The Institute aims to support students taking a trans-disciplinary or interdisciplinary approach to research while building on their existing expertise.

Admission requirements

Applicants should hold a first or second class honours (division 1) degree from UTS or equivalent institution. Prospective research students must demonstrate from either their past research or coursework, employment or community activities, their capacity to solve whole problems, integrating knowledge from several disciplines.

Course duration and attendance

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

Course structure

This research degree is undertaken wholly by thesis.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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