Doctor of Philosophy

University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01595D

A PhD is awarded on the basis of a thesis produced under supervision that makes an original, significant and extensive contribution to knowledge in the relevant field of study, as judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards.

Standard entry requirements

A Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) with a significant research component with a minimum of Class IIA from a recognised higher education institution or
A Masters degree (AQF Level 9) with a significant research component equivalent to Honours degree research component from a recognised higher education institution or
A Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) from a recognised higher education institution, and shall have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Class IIA Honours as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee or
A record of research or professional qualifications deemed by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee, to be of a standard equivalent to at least Bachelors Honours degree Class IIA and providing a suitable background for the doctoral research the candidate is proposing to undertake.

Study information

Campus	Fees	Mid year intake	Attendance
UniSC Gympie	International: $118,400	No	Full-time : 4 years
UniSC Moreton Bay	International: $118,400	No	Full-time : 4 years
UniSC Sunshine Coast	International: $118,400	No	Full-time : 4 years