Course Level

Doctor Degree (By Research)

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy - Social Sciences is designed to provide students with higher level research skills and training on the applications of systematic inquiry to a central research question. The course requires students to undertake a program of independent supervised study and produce significant and original research outcomes culminating in a written thesis OR a body of creative works accompanied by an exegesis. Students will develop a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialised research skills in one or more areas of the Social Sciences.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Curtin Perth

Full-time - 4 years

N/A N/A

Structure

Doctoral Degrees require students to undertake a program of independent supervised study and produce significant and original research outcomes culminating in a thesis, dissertation, exegesis or equivalent for independent examination.

Subjects

  • INTR7000 Doctoral Thesis - Social Sciences

Entry requirements

  • Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course. Generally, this may be a master degree or bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours.