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Course Information

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code J42

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.

Disclaimer

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate high-level problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and solve research problems/questions.
2. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of conceptualising research and recognising its potential impact.
3. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of contributions of original knowledge to the field of inquiry.
4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of research methodologies and methods within their field, and a broad understanding of these in general.
5. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the specific topic of research, with a broad understanding of the field of research, and recognition of international and national research leaders in the field.
6. Develop generic skills required for research, including the capacity to transfer across different environments and fields of research.
7. Develop innovative and/or creative research that is significant and has impact.
8. Display expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning.
9. Effectively communicate research and research outcomes.
10. Independently design and execute an original research project.
11. Position research within current international and national contexts.
12. Practice research to the highest standards of quality, integrity and ethics.
13. Work collaboratively and demonstrate skills in teamwork, negotiation and networking.

Admission requirements

• Masters Degree (Research); or
• Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); or
• Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

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.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 4 Years
• Part Time: 8 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Non standard timetable requirements

Students are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.

Cross Campus Attendance

Students may be required to attend classes on more than one campus to complete the course.

Course Coordinator

Dr Sandra MEDIC

Course Structure

(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:

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.

^ 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.