As a research-based professional doctorate, the Doctor of Philosophy produces knowledgeable, skilled and reflective professional practitioners who are equipped for diverse and changing work contexts. Successful completion of your PhD heralds your admission into a community of scholars and paves the way for a rewarding academic career. Alternatively, you could work in research or policy roles as a specialist in your discipline.

Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane: 

Regular 2 years post study work visa for international students completing Bachelors and Masters degrees (minimum 92 weeks), 3 years for Masters by Research and 4 years for PhD. graduates 

Other Locations (Regional centres and other regional areas):

International students studying at regional universities will be eligible to access an additional 2 years in Australia on a post-study work visa
(Which means a Bachelors or Masters graduate can get up to 4 years of PSW visa) 

Applications with the area of research interest clearly stated can be lodged at any time within the academic year. Initial contact with the appropriate Course Coordinator is highly advisable.

The entry qualifications required for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy program :

• a relevant Bachelor degree at Honours Class 1 or Honours Class 2 Division 1;
  or
• a relevant Master by Research;
  or
• enrolled in a Charles Sturt University Master by Research program and has demonstrated exceptional ability in the conduct of a research project which is clearly capable of being extended to a doctoral level;
  or
• a relevant coursework Master’s degree with evidence of research at a Distinction level or above;
  or
• other qualifications acceptable to the Faculty and the Research Committee.

An applicant for admission to Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication candidature shall have:

• qualified for the award of a Master degree by research at an acceptable level;
  or
• an appropriate Bachelor degree with class 1 or class 2(i) Honours from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent);
  or
• some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience which demonstrates to the Research Committee that he/she is capable of undertaking research at a Doctoral level, may be accepted into the program.

The Reseach Committee shall base its decision on a proposed candidature upon the following evidence:

• the publications (which may include books and non-print materials) that will be included in the submission presented for examination;
• any information on the quality and citations of the publications to be included in the submission;
• a statement making clear the applicant's contribution to all jointly-authored publications;
• a statement from the co-authors of any jointly-authored publications confirming the extent of the applicant's contribution to these publications;
• a statement of no more than five pages that:
• indicates the way in which the work has developed;
• demonstrates the contemporary relevance of each publication;
• makes clear the way in which the publications make an original scholarly contribution to knowledge;
• provides a thematic overview which serves to link the individual publications into an integrated whole;
• confirms the papers have not previously been submitted as part of a degree;
• a statement indicating whether or not additional research activity may be required in order to convert the publications to an integrated whole, and if so, an outline of the necessary work,
• the names of two persons who are able to provide academic references relevant to the proposed PhD candidature
• the qualifications and experience of the applicant;
• the proposed area of research;
• an indication of willingness to supervise the proposed research from a supervisor;
• certification from the Faculty that:
• the proposed program of study and research is at a level appropriate to the degree being sought;
• the proposed program falls within an approved University field of research for higher degrees;
• adequate supervision and physical resources are available;
• the applicant has the appropriate background and ability to undertake the proposed course;
• the applicant has given the necessary commitment to work regularly on the approved program of study and research and maintain regular contact with a supervisor.

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