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Doctor of Philosophy (Arts)
Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
The Division offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy on a
full-time or part-time basis. Applicants should have a
Master's degree or the equivalent in a discipline appropriate
to the proposed area of study. The level of academic
achievement in prior studies should be of a very high
standard. Other relevant activities, including work
experience, will be taken into account in assessing
applications.
lntending applicants should approach the Research
Coordinator. or the Executive Officer, of the School in which
they intend to undertake their studies. The Research
Coordinator will refer the applicant to the appropriate
member($ of staff who may act as supervisors for the
degree. Formal applications for candidature, bearing the
signatures of the supervisors and the Head of School, are
considered by the Divisional Research Committee and the
University Higher Degrees Committee. A candidate may be
required to undertake preliminary coursework as part of the
candidature.
The Statute for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (page
443) sets out the regulations governing this qualification.
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Professional Doctorate in
Psychology
This is a three year full-time higher degree by research.
Students undertake a substantial research project and report
this in the form of a major thesis. In addition, graduates from
the course complete all coursework subjects and practicum
experience placements which make up the Master of Arts in
Counselling Psychology program. Students are also required
to attend and participate in the School of Behavioural and
Social Science's regular program of colloquia.
There will normally be an intake of up to five new entrants
each year. The School may vary the frequency of intake and
the number of new entrants depending on the availability of
staff to provide suitable research supervision. In order to be
admitted to the course, an applicant must hold a first or
upper second class honours degree in psychology from a
recognised Australian university (or hold qualifications
deemed by the University's Higher Degree Committee to be
equivalent) and be eligible for Associate Membership of the
Australian Psychological Society. lntending applicants should
consult with the Coordinator of the program prior to lodging
an application.
Scholarships
Higher Educational Contribution Scheme
(HECS) exemption
Full-time higher degree students will normally receive a HECS
exemption scholarship.
Australian Postgraduate Research Award
The Australian Research Council (ARC) offers 900 Australian
Postgraduate Research Awards (APRAs) per year to
postgraduate researchers of exceptional promise.
Industry Sponsored Scholarships
The Division of Business, Humanities and Social Science has
been fortunate to obtain a number of scholarships from
industry for which its higher degree students can apply.
Division Scholarships
The Division of Business, Humanities and Social Science is
able to offer scholarships for full-time higher degree
students from time to time.
Applications
Applicants should note that two to three months should be
allowed for a successful application to be evaluated.
Additionally, applicants wishing to apply for a postgraduate
award must submit their application to the University by 31
October in order to have the candidature finalised by the
closing date for these awards.
Prospective candidates in the first instance should contact the
Higher Degrees and Research Officer, Division of Business,
Humanities and Social Science on 214 8955 from whom
copies of the Statute for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy
and the degree of Master (by research) may be obtained.
(Also see final chapter - Procedures and Regulations.)