Overview
The work presented for a PhD must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge.
The Doctor of Philosophy at The University of Western Australia comprises an independent, supervised research project mutually agreed upon by a student, supervisor, head of school and the Board of the Graduate Research School. It may be undertaken in any school in the University. The PhD requires the development and implementation of a rigorous research plan, based on a comprehensive understanding of the relevant literature and the need for answers to questions posed in that literature or as the result of a new theory.
Career Pathways
- PhD graduates move into a wide range of careers, depending on their areas of research. The traditional pathways are to research and academic careers, but many graduates progress into other professional areas, including management.
- Because the PhD is a demonstration of a graduate's ability to conceptualise and implement an independent programme of research, manage a project, organise resources, work with other people and communicate effectively in writing at a high level, it is a ticket to many destinations.
Programme Structure
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- By agreement with their supervisors, students may commence at any time throughout the year, except December.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Albany, Australia
- Perth, Australia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS CODES
- 003310F - Human & Behavioural
- 003311E - Science (Paramedical)
- 003312D - Science (Physical and Biological)
- 003314B - Computer Science
- 003316M - Laws
- 003317K - Engineering
- 003318J - Education
- 003319G - Economics & Commerce
- 003320D - Arts
- 003321C - Architecture
- 013797F - Science (Geology and Physical Geography)
- 024816F - Agriculture (Agricultural Economics, Plant & Soil Sciences)
- 024818D - Agriculture (Animal Science)
- 037146K - Dentistry (Public Health)
- 037147J - Dentistry (Biological Sciences)
- 037148G - Dentistry (Paraclinical Sciences)
- 037149G - Dentistry (Clinical)
- 037157G - Medicine (Public Health)
- 037158F - Medicine (Biological Sciences)
- 037159E - Medicine (Paraclinical Sciences)
- 037160A - Medicine (Clinical)
- 055301K - Mathematics
- 058936F - Human and Social Geography
The normal requirement is for a bachelor's degree with at least upper second class honours in an appropriate discipline.
Student insurance
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
- There is no current fee information available for this course.
Funding
- Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
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Scholarships Information
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