Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy is part of a combined set of programs that offer students a pathway into a higher degree by research from an undergraduate degree.

As a Doctor of Philosophy candidate you will undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession.

Candidates undertake research, which may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative.

They must submit a written research thesis, or a written research thesis including associated papers, of between 70,000 and 100,000 words.

To qualify for the award of Doctor of Philosophy, candidates are required to complete the following:

• PhD thesis (70,000 to 100,000 word thesis or equivalent)

To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (DR-INTBUS), an applicant must have successfully completed:

• Master of Research (MR-INTBUS) at Swinburne with a minimum H2A average (70% or higher)
• Confirmation of Candidature Review

Upon successful completion of the PhD, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate systematic and critical understanding in one or more specialist fields or discipline areas by planning and generating a substantial and original contribution that advances scholarship or professional practice2. Effectively disseminate research outcomes to a variety of audiences using highly developed communication skills and work productively within a team of experts in the field3. Demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgment, adaptability, leadership, initiative, resilience and responsibility of an expert and leading practitioner or scholar.