Doctor of Philosophy

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 01032F

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from The University of Notre Dame Australia is a thesis-based research degree. The degree is individually designed and built around the methodological requirements of the research and the nature of the topic to be investigated, taking into consideration the background of the candidate. PhD students can choose to specialise in either Philosophy or Theology. Candidates may be asked to undertake further coursework to extend their knowledge and skills as a basis for the research component.

Structure

Units of Credit 600

Subjects

• Philosophy

Standard entry requirements

• The following criteria are required for a student to be admitted to the PhD program: Completion of a research Master's degree (by research or coursework and thesis), appropriate to the professional field of the applicant (or equivalent) at a high level of achievement
• Or A Bachelor’s degree with Honours (Class 1 or Class 2A Honours level or equivalent)
• Or In exceptional circumstance, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School and the PVC-R to be an appropriate preparation for independent study and research at a doctoral level.

Study information

Master of Philosophy

The University of Western Australia (UWA)

Bachelor of Arts

The Australian National University (ANU)

Master of Public and Social Policy

Macquarie University

Advanced Diploma in Arts

University of New England UNE

Bachelor of European Studies (Honours)

The Australian National University (ANU)

Bachelor of Political Science (Honours)

The Australian National University (ANU)