Doctor of Philosophy
(PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy offers graduates who have an excellent academic record and proven research skills the opportunity to conduct research at a level that is going to contribute to the knowledge base of their discipline.
Duration: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
By distance education: Yes
International: Yes
About the Course
In the Faculty of Arts the areas in which research can be conducted include Australian history, Australian literature, communication and culture, drama, fine arts, justice studies and police studies, professional and applied ethics, psychology, sociology, rural social studies, social work, social welfare and social policy and theology.
The program consists entirely of completing an individual research program under supervision. Students are required to develop a research proposal, carry out the research and write a thesis. Students are also required to make presentations of their work at on campus colloquia. Offshore students are required to visit the appropriate campus at least twice during their candidature in order to meet with their supervisor(s) and to present their research.
Fees
Information about course fees can be found on the CSU web site at http://www.csu.edu.au/division/finserv/students/fees.htm
Course Structure
Information about course structure can be found on the CSU web site at http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/doctor_philosophy_arts/course_struct.html
Further Information
For more information please contact the Course Coordinator Clive Pearson: