Central Queensland University
Doctor of Philosophy
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Course Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a significant original contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Course Rules for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.
Delivery mode
Central Queensland University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 400 Kent Street, Sydney
- 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne
- 160 Ann Street, Brisbane
- 6 University Drive, Branyan
- 613 Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone
- 114-190 Canning Street, The Range
- 554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens
- Capricorn Highway, Emerald
- 90-92 Sydney Street, Mackay
- 151-171 Boundary Road, Ooralea
- 538 Flinders Street, Townsville
- Corner Abbott Street and Shields Street, Cairns
- 44 Greenhill Road, Wayville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Recommended study
The Doctor of Philosophy is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Research Higher Degree Course Rules Policy and Procedure which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.
Entry requirements
An applicant may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy if the person holds:
- a Masters degree either by research or with a substantial element (typically one-third) of research work within it, from a university or any other approved institution
- a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline with first class or second class honours conferred by a university or any other approved institution
- a Bachelor degree in an appropriate discipline in addition to completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or
- alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Philosophy will prepare you for the following roles.
Researcher
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University Professor
University Professors are academic professionals who teach at colleges and universities. They usually teach at least one full class in the academic...
Academic Researcher
Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...
Research Manager
A Research Manager oversees and coordinates research projects within an organisation or institution. You might work in a research centre, universit...
About Central Queensland University
Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, CQUniversity Australia was granted full University status in 1992 and now has more than 30 000 students studying online and on-campus across Australia.
We have firmly established ourselves as one of the largest universities based in regional Australia, with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, and Townsville. Along with these campuses, the University also partners with several of Regional Universities Centres (RUC’s) in regional and remote parts of Australia.
In 2014, the University merged with CQ TAFE to bring together more than 175 years of combined experience in the delivery of education and training and establishing Queensland’s first comprehensive, dual sector university.
The University now delivers more than 250 education and training offerings, from short courses and certificates, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
Study areas include apprenticeships, trades and training, business, accounting and law, creative, performing and visual arts, education and humanities, engineering and built environment, health, information technology and digital media, psychology, social work and community services, science and environment, and work and study preparation.
As a pioneer in the delivery of distance education, CQUniversity also continues to be a leader in this area with almost half of the current student cohort made up of students studying off-campus through online and mixed-mode delivery, many of whom are based in rural and remote areas.
After more than half a century working with stakeholders in regional Australia, our university is also a renowned research institution in several key disciplines and the benchmark leader for how universities should engage and collaborate with communities and industry.
