This program allows students to undertake extensive, independent research (100,000 words). As a doctoral candidate, you will be supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout your candidature. Under their guidance, you will write and submit a thesis that represents a significant contribution to the body of knowledge or understanding of your field of research.
CAREER PROSPCETS
Our doctoral graduates use their qualification to advance their careers in:
journalism, publishing, editing, writing, electronic media, public relations, corporate communications
marketing, advertising, business research and analysis
management consulting, international trade, human resources, training and development, management and administration
diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics
tourism, hospitality, entertainment and leisure industries
performing arts (music or drama), production, direction, management and administration, film, television and video.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To apply for the PhD program in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, you must have completed:
a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A (Second Class Honours Division A) or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year), or
an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of H2A or above, or
an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of H2A or above, or
an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above, or
a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.
