Higher degrees by research are the highest tertiary qualification in Australia, Australian Qualifications Framework Levels 9 and 10, but they do vary in duration, level of research and eligibility requirements.
While specialist supervisors will support and mentor you as you undertake your research project, you will need to carefully choose the degree that suits you best. There are three HDR types, each with different entry criteria:
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Flinders University can take between one and four years full-time, depending on the chosen degree. The expected duration for a ‘regular’ PhD is three years full-time equivalent. In most cases, you will undertake a supervised research project. In all cases, you will have expert supervision and submit a thesis for examination. The thesis must make a significant original contribution to knowledge in the particular field of research, such as, the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories, or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
- PhD in Business
- PhD in Creative and Performing Arts
- PhD in Criminology
- PhD in Digital Health
- PhD in Government and International Relations
- PhD in Health Emergencies and Health Security
- PhD in History and Archaeology
- PhD in Language, Literature and Culture
- PhD in Law
- PhD in Medicine and Public Health - Download list of projects for PhD candidates
- PhD in Palliative Care, Death and Dying
- PhD in Self-care and Caring
- PhD in Social Sciences
- PhD - all other disciplines
- PhD (Clinical Psychology)
- Cotutelle Doctorate
- PhD by Prior Published Works (NB special entry requirements apply)
A Professional Doctorate comprises at least two-thirds research and up to one-third coursework and takes three years of full-time study. The degree enables you to make a significant original, sustained contribution to knowledge in professional policy, management and practice through a major research thesis.
Masters by research degrees are up to two years of full-time study. You undertake a supervised research project, culminating in the submission of a thesis for examination. The thesis must make a significant contribution to knowledge in the particular field of research.
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