Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Overview

The Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences program at the Swinburne University of Technology is generally completed over a period of four years full-time or eight years part-time. 

Candidates undertake research, which may be pure, exploratory, experimental and/or creative, and are required to submit a written research thesis, a written research thesis including associated papers, or an artefact with an accompanying exegesis. 

This program is suited to applicants who:

• have some prior research experience

• are interested in a pursuing a career in research

• have a desire to make an original contribution to research in a particular field

• have a naturally inquiring mind and a desire to know more

• wish to gain an internationally recognised qualification

• want to enhance their employment opportunities

Aims and objectives

The Doctor of Philosophy program has the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. 

Graduates will demonstrate a capacity to design, conduct and report sustained and original research. While the research is conducted under a supervisor students are expected to demonstrate the ability to work independently.