Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 39502 |
Version | 6 |
Faculty | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission can be found at University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy.
Course Structure
Candidates will be enrolled in the time-based subject pertaining to their field of study
PI7710 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Education - General)
PI7718 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Education - Rural Studies)
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 3.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 10 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Supervising body | Higher Degrees by Research Sub-Committee (HDRS-C) |
Confirmation of candidature | |
Supervision | |
Progression | |
EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load) | 3.5 EFTSL |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | A person admitted to candidature on the basis of previous enrolment in a Masters degree relevant to the proposed Doctoral program, may be given advanced standing for work towards the Masters degree. In exceptional cases advanced standing may be given to a candidate for relevant research work undertaken at another university. |
Maximum allowed | The amount of advanced standing to be awarded shall be determined by the HDRS-C on the recommendation of the Head of the School. |
Other restrictions | The University will not normally accept a candidate who has been enrolled at another institution for more than two years (full-time equivalent) or release a candidate who has been enrolled for more than two years (full-time equivalent). |
Award Details
Inclusion of field of study on testamur | The field of study shall not appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | After examination of the thesis, and subject to the requirements under University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy, the HDRS-C may approve the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be awarded an appropriate Masters degree. |