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Doctor of Philosophy (DPHD) - PhD
CRICOS code (International applicants): 031453C
| | On-campus | Distance education |
| Semester intake: | Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July) | Semester 1 (February)
Semester 2 (July) |
| Campus: | Fraser Coast, Springfield, Toowoomba | - |
| Fees: | Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Research training scheme (RTS)
| Domestic full fee paying place
International full fee paying place
Research training scheme (RTS)
|
| Standard duration: | Can be studied full-time or part-time (full-time
candidates normally complete in 3 years). |
Contact us
| Future Australian and New Zealand students |
Future International students |
Current students |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 269 500
Phone (from outside Australia): +61 7 4631 5315
Email: study@usq.edu.au |
Phone: +61 7 4631 5543
Email: international@usq.edu.au |
Freecall (within Australia): 1800 007 252
Phone (from outside
Australia): +61 7 4631 2285
Email usq.support@usq.edu.au |
Program focus
This is a research degree offered by all faculties. It provides
students with training to become an effective and competent researcher
in their discipline of interest.
Program aims
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a 精东传媒app-wide degree coordinated
by the Research and Higher Degrees Committee of the and supervised by staff from Faculties/Divisions.
Admission requirements
The normal requirements for entry to the degree are either a
bachelor degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours (Division
A) or equivalent, or a masters degree (with a research component)
or other qualifications equivalent to First Class Honours, together
with evidence of professional standing. In addition all students are
required to meet USQ . Normally, all students will be enrolled as provisional
candidates, with their status being reviewed within 12 months full-time
or 24 months part-time enrolment. The degree is based on supervision
by a principal and an associate supervisor, therefore it is essential
that intending candidates clarify their topic for research and seek
an academic staff member able to provide supervision. Application
forms, procedures for enrolment, and the can be found on the Research website. Intending students
are advised to allow several months for discussion with potential
supervisors and for consideration of the application prior to the
commencement of the program.
How to apply
Applications for should be made directly to USQ.
Program fees
Domestic full fee paying place
Domestic full fee paying places are funded entirely through
the full fees paid by the student. Full fees vary depending on the
courses that are taken. You are able to calculate the fees for a particular
course via the .
Permanent Humanitarian Visa holders,
Permanent Resident visa holders and New Zealand citizens who reside
outside Australia pay full tuition fees.
Domestic full fee paying
students may be eligible to defer their fees through a Government
loan called .
International full fee paying place
International students pay full fees. Full fees vary depending
on the courses that are taken and whether they are studied on-campus,
via distance education/online. You are able to calculate the fees
for a particular course via the .
Research training scheme (RTS)
The Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides Commonwealth-funded
higher degree by research (HDR) students with an 鈥榚ntitlement鈥�
to an exemption from course fees for the equivalent of four years
full-time study in an accredited HDR program. If a student's RTS entitlement
expires before they have completed their program they will be required
to pay full tuition fees. As there may be limited RTS places available,
some students may be required to pay fees for all or part of their
program. The USQ will advise students of their
eligibility for an RTS place.
Program structure
This is a research degree with a minimum period of three years
for full-time candidature and five years for part-time candidature.
Required time limits
Students have a maximum of 4 years (Full-time) or 8 years (Part-time)
to complete this program.
In this section:
Recommended enrolment pattern - Full-time
Mathematics, Arts, Business, Education or Nursing
Full-time candidates undertaking research in Mathematics, Arts,
Business, Education or Nursing should enrol in - Full-Time for
each semester of their candidature. This will normally be for a total
of six semesters. (Some faculties may require a student to undertake
a number of specific courses. They should discuss this with the Faculty.)
Biology, Engineering, Physics or Psychology
Full-time candidates undertaking research in Biology, Engineering,
Physics or Psychology should enrol in - Full-Time for each semester of their
candidature. This will normally be for a total of six semesters.
Recommended enrolment pattern - Part-time
Mathematics, Arts, Business, Education or Nursing
Part-time candidates undertaking research in Mathematics, Arts,
Business, Education or Nursing should enrol in - Part-Time for
each semester of their candidature. This will normally be for a total
of 10 semesters.
Biology, Engineering, Physics or Psychology
Part-time candidates undertaking research in Biology, Engineering,
Physics or Psychology should enrol in - Part-time for each semester of their
candidature. This will normally be for a total of 10 semesters.