Avondale University
Doctor of Philosophy
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally-recognised degree that enables candidates to apply a substantial body of knowledge to research or to investigate and develop new knowledge in one or more fields of investigation, scholarship or professional practice.
Delivered within a Christian education framework, the PhD also enables candidates to develop an understanding of ethical scholarship principles that are conducive to conducting research in Christian organisations.
PhD candidates receive support by meeting regularly with their supervisors (online and on-campus) and attending research training sessions. The candidate and appointed supervisors negotiate the necessary workload commitments required by the candidate to complete the degree requirements within the stated timeframes.
On average, a full-time study load would require 28-40 hours of study per week, whereas a part-time study load would require 14-20 hours of study per week.
In the final semester, the candidate submits a thesis of 80,000-100,000 words (or equivalent exegesis or publications).
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
On campus, Off campus
Locations- 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia
- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To qualify for admission, applicants must have completed:
- an Australian Master's by research or a Master's by coursework degree, including a major self-directed research component, or
- an Australian professional doctoral degree, including a major self-directed research component, or
- an overseas qualification comparable to, or higher than, any of the above.
Special consideration for entry into the PhD may be granted if applicants can demonstrate the potential to undertake and complete research-based study at a doctoral level.
In addition, applicants must:
- complete a brief research proposal (max. 1000 words) outlining the proposed research topic the candidate intends to pursue, and
- provide a sample of a major written assignment or mini-thesis from a previously completed degree, or a sample of other professional writing (e.g. a report).
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Philosophy will prepare you for the following roles.
Researcher
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Research Manager
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Philosophy Teacher
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