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The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a four year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program. The course consists of one year research preparation followed by three years of research. Students must achieve an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the first year of coursework and at least 70% in Research Project II (PRO6100) in order to continue into the thesis component of the course. The course entails the preparation of a research proposal, the conduct of research, the preparation of a thesis, participation in seminars and conferences and culminates in the submission of a thesis. ECU has many experienced academics able to supervise across a wide range of discipline areas. Applicants are encouraged to view the Research Activity webpage of ECU's schools for areas of research focus.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
All applicants are required to hold a Master by Coursework in a related field. Alternatively applicants can hold an Honours degree, or a four-year Undergraduate degree with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% or above, or the equivalent in a relevant field from a recognised University.
Students are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Students may be required to attend classes on more than one campus to complete the course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PRO6000 # | Research Project 1 | 20 |
| WRS6000 | Writing and Reading Skills for Researchers | 20 |
(or such other elective as negotiated at level 5000 or above and agreed between a student and his or her supervisor)
AND one of the following research methods units or approved substitution at level 5000 or above:
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| FBL6100 | Research Methods in Business and Law | 20 |
| FBL6120 | Advanced Research Methods in Business and Law | 20 |
| CMM6116 | Methods of Inquiry | 20 |
| RES6101 | Research Preparation: Methods of Research | 20 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| PRO6100 # | Research Project 2 | 20 |
| CPR6100 | Communicating and Promoting Research | 20 |
AND 1 or 2 electives (as required by the award to attain a minimum 120 credit points), the chosen elective(s) to be at Level 5000 or above and such elective(s) to be negotiated and agreed between a student and his or her supervisor
Students must achieve an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the first year of coursework and at least 70% in Research Project II (PRO6100) in order to continue to the thesis component of the course.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Each semester students enrol into the relevant discipline specific research thesis unit at 50% or 100% of full-time enrolment. | ||
| AGR7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies) | |
| ARC7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Architecture and Building) | |
| ART7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Creative Arts) | |
| COM7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Management and Commerce) | |
| ERT7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Engineering and Related Technologies) | |
| ETN7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Education) | |
| HLT7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Health) | |
| INF7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Information Technology) | |
| NAT7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Natural and Physical Sciences) | |
| SCL7200 ^ | Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Society and Culture) | |
^ Core Option
# Designated Unit - a Unit or Unit of Competency which a School has designated as a fundamental course requirement and may only be attempted once unless otherwise determined by Board of Examiners.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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