C02039v3 Doctor of Philosophy
Award(s): Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)CRICOS code: 043350M
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus and China
Note(s)
This course is only offered offshore. It is available in China. The language of tuition is English or Modern Standard Chinese.
Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored or full-fee-paying basis. Contact UTS: International Studies or the UTS: Graduate Research School for further details.
Overview
Career options
Admission requirements
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.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences has strong expertise in China studies. University rules allow for the submission of a thesis in a language other than English providing that specific conditions have been met.
Career options
The research degrees offered by UTS: International Studies are especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career or a career in research.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised master's by research or bachelor's degree with first or second class honours (division 1), or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
Each applicant should, prior to application, discuss their proposed thesis topic with the UTS: International Studies 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 1500–2000 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 Chinese.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 23; or PTE: 65-72; or CAE: 67-73
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Course duration and attendance
The maximum course duration is four years of full-time or eight years of part-time study. Students can complete the course 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.
UTS: 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.
The degree is structured in three phases. Phase 1 involves the development of a number of advanced research skills and capabilities. At the beginning of the program, each student negotiates a doctoral study plan with their supervisor. This plan makes explicit the kinds of support each student requires. A formal doctoral assessment is undertaken at the end of Phase 1 in which the candidates present a full proposal for assessment, which is a prerequisite for entering Phase 2.
In Phase 2, students develop their individual program of research, culminating in Phase 3 in the preparation and submission of a major thesis which makes a sustained contribution to knowledge in their field of inquiry.
Research and development activities are provided throughout the three phases to assist students to develop the capabilities of a successful doctoral graduate.
Course completion requirements
| 979105 PhD Thesis: International Studies |
Other information
Further information is available from the research degrees administrator:
email ming.ling@uts.edu.au
