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The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) is a research degree commencing with a cohort-based foundation year of research preparation followed by an independent, supervised research project. The subjects covered in the first year support the development of the research project and include generic research training and discipline-specific units. These provide you with strategies for a successful research journey, appropriate research design and methodology, timely completion, and effective writing and communication skills. You must achieve an overall weighted average mark (WAM) of 70% in the first year of research preparation in order to continue into the thesis component of the course. A PhD(I) may be undertaken in any School within ECU, provided there are supervisors available in your proposed research area, and the resources and facilities required to complete your proposed project are accessible. ECU encourages interdisciplinary research that may span multiple research fields and Schools to solve global problems. We encourage you to view the Research Activity pages of the School websites for ECU's areas of research focus. As a PhD(I) candidate, you will be expected to develop a project that can be completed in three years full-time. You may submit your thesis any time after 2 years of full-time study, and the maximum course duration for a PhD(I) is four years full time. A PhD(I) is a significant undertaking, and if enrolled full time you are expected to commit at least 35 hours per week to your research.
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 |
| MAP5116 | Performing Arts Research Preparation | 30 |
| MNP6101 | Evidence-based Practice and Research Design | 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 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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