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A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) provides the opportunity to pursue a topic you are passionate about at the highest academic level.
The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) course (PhD(I)) commences with a cohort-based foundation year. Units in the first year provide knowledge, skills, strategies and support for a successful research journey. Candidates must pass all research preparation units in the first year in order to continue into the thesis component of the course. This scaffolded research training combined with the supervised research project develops the candidate’s capacity to conduct highquality, original research independently. The research must demonstrate a significant and original contribution to knowledge. The degree is assessed by external examiners through the submission of a thesis or a creative work with an accompanying exegesis, and includes an oral examination.
A PhD(I) may be undertaken in most Schools at ECU, provided appropriate supervisory expertise is available and the resources and facilities required to complete the proposed research are accessible. Prospective candidates are encouraged to explore the School research webpages to learn more about ECU’s areas of research focus and expertise. ECU also supports interdisciplinary research that spans multiple research fields to address complex global challenges.
As a PhD(I) candidate, you will be expected to design and complete a research project within three years of fulltime study. Candidates may submit their thesis after a minimum of two years of fulltime enrolment, with a maximum course duration of four years full time. A PhD is a substantial commitment, and fulltime candidates are expected to devote at least 35 hours per week to their research.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University, Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study.
English Language Requirements for Nursing and Midwifery:
International students (other than those students schooled in a recognised country as defined by APHRA at http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Standards/English-language-skills.aspx) are required to provide any English language test approved by AHPRA with a score equivalent to an IELTS Academic overall minimum score of 7.0 (no individual band less than 7.0). Internationally schooled applicants may also be required to meet this requirement or we may require additional information to confirm that requirements have been satisfied.
This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 10 Doctoral Degree Award.
Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors.
Candidates may be required to attend classes on more than one campus to complete the course.
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This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.
Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| For candidates commencing from 2018 the examination process will consist of both a written and oral component. | ||
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| FRP6100 | Foundations of Responsible Research Practice | 20 |
| LRV6100 | Literature Review | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CPR6100 | Communicating and Promoting Research | 20 |
| RPD6100 | Research Proposal Development | 40 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Each semester students enrol into the relevant discipline specific research thesis unit at 50% or 100% of full-time enrolment. | ||
| AGR7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies) | |
| ART7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Creative Arts) | |
| COM7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Management and Commerce) | |
| ETN7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Education) | |
| HLT7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Health) | |
| INF7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Information Technology) | |
| NAT7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Natural and Physical Sciences) | |
| SCL7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Society and Culture) | |
^ Core Option
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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