Course Level
Doctor Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
081098C
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
Throughout this Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology you will work with a principal supervisor to refine and complete a comprehensive research project. This Doctor of Philosophy course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Berwick | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | N/A |
Gippsland (Churchill) | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | N/A |
Mount Helen (Ballarat) | Full-time - 3 years | N/A | N/A |
Structure
360 credit points
Entry requirements
- possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research
- possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above
- submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above
- satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board
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