Research Degrees
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Ready to discover and create new knowledge? The Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education) at Charles Sturt University is the platform to do just that. You’ll join a renowned academic community – with connections across the country and the globe – that will support and inspire you to push the boundaries in your discipline area.
You can choose to study on campus or online, part-time or full-time – whatever works for you to pursue your research goals. And with applications open throughout the year, whenever you’re ready, we’re ready to help make it happen.
Domestic research candidates studying a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy course may be eligible to receive a Research Fee Offset Scholarship, to pay for their applicable tuition fees.
Award name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts & Education)
Study Level:
Higher Degree Research
AQF Level:
Level 10
Credit Points:
192
Duration:
3 years
Charles Sturt Faculty:
Faculty of Arts & Education
Charles Sturt School
School of Theology
Career Opportunities
Obtaining a PhD signals to the world that you are a specialist in your discipline. That you have the skills to create new knowledge and bring new ways of thinking to your job. That means you could work in high-level research, policy or industry roles in Australia or internationally, finding solutions that will make a real difference – whether for business, government, communities or not-for-profits. You could also journey further into scholarly endeavours and pursue a rewarding academic career.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
Admission to Doctor of Philosophy
To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy a candidate must have:
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Admission to Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication
Admission will be subject to external assessment. A candidate is expected to be an experienced researcher with a significant refereed publication record of doctoral standard.
An applicant for admission to Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication candidature shall have:
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The University Research Committee shall base its decision upon the following evidence:
Candidates should contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies to discuss possible research topics. Candidates wishing to undertake research in an area strategically aligned with a designated University Research Centre should also contact the Director of that Centre.
In accordance with the University's Higher Degree Research Policy, candidates will be assigned an appropriate supervisor who will assist the candidate in developing a research proposal, the title of the thesis, and guide the candidate throughout their candidature and thesis preparation.
Theological and biblical studies are amongst the priority research areas of the Faculty for a Doctor of Philosophy by research and thesis.
Candidates will be enrolled into one of the following subjects, depending on chosen area of research and mode of study:
See Charles Sturt University for more detail about the course structure and its individual components.
Candidates are advised to contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies for relevant information.
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
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