The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is an internationally-recognised advanced research qualification.
Each PhD candidate undertakes a substantial piece of independent and sustained research on an original topic under academic supervision and leading to the submission of a thesis for examination. The research is expected to make a significantly new and innovative contribution to the discipline.
Candidates are supported by at least two accredited supervisors with a demonstrated track record in the proposed area of investigation as outlined in the Graduate Research Supervision Policy. Progress throughout the degree is tracked and managed in keeping with the University's Graduate Research Progress Policy. Candidature may be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to the restrictions of the student visa.
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255 Elizabeth Street, Sydney 2000
Levels 2, 3 and 20, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000
Plenty Road, Bundoora, Melbourne 3086
133 McKoy Street, Wodonga 3250
210 Fryers Street, Shepparton 3262
471 Benetook Avenue, Mildura 3500
Edwards Road, Flora Hill, Bendigo 3550
Entry Requirements
There are no formal academic requirements
In order to apply for candidature, you must have completed:
- a Masters by research degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above; OR
- a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree completed within the last ten years. These applicants may be eligible for direct entry to the PhD if:
- their qualifying degree includes a minor thesis or other substantial research component assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 above; OR
- they are the lead author of a peer-reviewed publication or other research published within the last ten years assessed at a La Trobe Masters by research standard of 70 or above.
The La Trobe Masters by Research Equivalence for a Minor Thesis Grade will be referenced in determining whether a Bachelor (Honours), Masters by coursework or ungraded Masters by research degree meets the La Trobe Masters by research standard. Schools may specify particular research requirements for entry, or specify how applicants may otherwise demonstrate equivalence.
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