The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is an internationally-recognised advanced research qualification.<\/p>
Each PhD candidate undertakes a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision and leading to the submission of a thesis for examination. The research is expected to make a significantly new and innovative contribution to the discipline.<\/p>
Candidates are supported by at least two accredited supervisors with a demonstrated track record in the proposed area of investigation as outlined in the Graduate Research Supervision Policy. Progress throughout the degree is tracked and managed in keeping with the University's Graduate Research Progress Policy. Candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to the restrictions of the student visa.<\/p>
The thesis must be submitted within four years (or part-time equivalent) of commencement in the degree. All PhD programs are administered by the La Trobe Graduate Research School.<\/p>
The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 10 - PhD.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "
The minimum academic requirement for entry to a PhD at La Trobe University is a Master's by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Master's by research thesis standard of 70 or above.<\/p>
An applicant with a Bachelor's (Honours) or Master's by coursework degree with a minor thesis, typically 10,000 to 20,000 words (or equivalent depending on disciplinary norms), completed within the last ten years may be eligible for entry to the PhD where the minor thesis is assessed at a La Trobe Master's by research thesis standard of 70 or above.<\/p>
Schedule A \u2013 Master's by Research Thesis Grading Schema<\/a> and Schedule B \u2013 Master's by research Equivalence for a Minor Thesis Grade<\/a> should be referenced in determining whether the research component(s) of a Bachelor (Honours), Master's by coursework degree with a minor thesis, graded international thesis, or ungraded Master's by research degree meets the La Trobe Master's by research thesis standard.<\/p> For Joint degrees, where La Trobe University is the host institution, an applicant may be considered for admission on the basis of confirmed candidature at the partner (home) institution.<\/p> Where an applicant does not meet the normal academic entry requirements, an application may be made for admission on equity or alternative entry grounds where the applicant can demonstrate, through discipline-appropriate forms of evidence:<\/p> The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Doctor of Philosophy degree:<\/p> 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": " To qualify for the award of Doctor of Philosophy, students must complete a total of 0 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div>