Schools within the Faculty
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy is taken by thesis only. Research may be undertaken in any of the disciplines within the Faculty. The program enables candidates to engage in independent research, which should make an original contribution to knowledge. Information about the areas of research in which supervision is currently available can be obtained from the higher degree coordinator in the relevant School in the Faculty or, in the case of interdisciplinary study, from the appropriate program coordinator.
Admission requirements
Students should have:
- (a) graduated with or qualified for the degree of Master with a dissertation demonstrating an ability to undertake research at doctoral level or
- (b) graduated with or qualified for an Honours degree at first class or upper second class division with a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake research at doctoral level or
- (c) hold qualifications and/or have demonstrated skills, experience, research, or publications, which in the opinion of the Higher Degrees Committee are considered at least equivalent to, or are a satisfactory substitute for, any of the qualifications described in (a) and (b) above.
A candidate for the degree of Master is eligible to apply for PhD candidature if he or she holds one of the qualifications described above; has completed a substantial proportion of the Masters research (e.g. two thesis chapters), which has been assessed by an independent person as demonstrating the capacity to undertake research at the PhD level; and has been enrolled for the degree of Master for not less than eight months or, if part-time, not less than 12 months and no more than 18 months full-time equivalent.
Further information regarding candidature regulations may be obtained from Research Services, Level 2, David Myers Building, email rgs@latrobe.edu.au or phone (03) 9479 3892.