C02039v3 Doctor of Philosophy
Award(s): Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)CRICOS code: 043350M
Course EFTSL: 4
Location: City campus and China
Notes
Research degrees are offered on a sponsored or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 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. Under special circumstances, the University will allow for the submission of a thesis in a language other than English provided that specific conditions have been met, including the submission of interim reports and doctoral study plans in English.
Career options
The research degrees offered by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 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.
Selection criteria also include the quality of the research proposal, the faculty's ability to offer appropriate supervision in the applicant's chosen field, and, where necessary, demonstration of generic technical skills.
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; or AE6: pass
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Students are required to enrol in person and meet Phase 1 and 2 assessment requirements.
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Course duration and attendance
The maximum course duration is four years of full-time or eight years of part-time study.
This course is available in onshore and offshore mode. Offshore students are, in general, not required to attend classes, however, regular contact is maintained with the candidate's supervisor(s) throughout enrolment.
Course structure
The research degree is undertaken wholly by thesis. A doctoral thesis is normally a work of 80,000–100,000 words. Candidates are encouraged to attend research activities offered by the Faculty where possible, to develop their knowledge and skills in research.
The Doctor of Philosophy 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, students negotiate 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, and their readiness to enter Phase 3 is assessed at the end of Phase 2.
In Phase 3, candidates engage 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:
telephone + 61 2 9514 4547
email Margaret.McGrath@uts.edu.au
