The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) offers the opportunity to work with an experienced supervisory research team to make a significant and original contribution to disciplinary knowledge.
Doctor of Philosophy (Hosted By Faculty of Education), Ph. D.
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Overview
A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge. This world-class program provides a basis for critical inquiry and welcomes collaborative and interdisciplinary research projects.
Research students in the Faculty of Education are supported by a variety of services, including training and development, financial support to attend conferences, and opportunities to gain exposure for research findings through the QUT Digital Repository.
Detailed Programme Facts
- Deadline and start date A student can apply at any time for this programme, there is no deadline. More details:
Entry is available at any time subject to approval
- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Mandatory courses
- Advanced Information Retrieval Skills
- Time based Thesis
Other units as agreed by student in negotiation with their supervisor and faculty.
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
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General Requirements
You must have either:
- a completed recognised relevant honours degree or equivalent
- a completed recognised masters degree or professional doctorate (by research or coursework)
- have a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.0 on QUT's 7 point scale; and
- present evidence of research experience and potential for approval
Tuition Fee
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35400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 35400 AUD per year and a duration of 48 months. -
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35400 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 35400 AUD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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2019: $29,200 - $35,400 per year full-time
Living costs for Brisbane
- 1402 - 2530 AUD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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