Program Overview

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a University-wide research degree that involves an intense period of supervised study and research, leading to an original and significant contribution to knowledge. This degree is a recognized path for those wishing to assume leadership positions in their field of specialization.

Availabilities

The PhD program is available in various modes and sessions, including:

• City campus - Research Session 1:
  • Attendance mode: On campus - Weekly
  • Attendance type: Full Time, Part Time
  • Location: City campus
  • Session: Research Session 1
  • Student type: Domestic, International
• City campus - Research Session 1:
  • Attendance mode: Distance
  • Attendance type: Full Time, Part Time
  • Location: City campus
  • Session: Research Session 1
  • Student type: Domestic, International
• City campus - Research Session 2:
  • Attendance mode: On campus - Weekly
  • Attendance type: Full Time, Part Time
  • Location: City campus
  • Session: Research Session 2
  • Student type: Domestic, International
• City campus - Research Session 2:
  • Attendance mode: Distance
  • Attendance type: Full Time, Part Time
  • Location: City campus
  • Session: Research Session 2
  • Student type: Domestic, International

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an integrated knowledge of the theoretical underpinnings of the relevant specialized field necessary for a career in academia or relevant professions.
2. Integrate research principles and concepts and apply them to relevant academic and/or professional disciplines.
3. Critically reflect, synthesize, and evaluate existing academic and other relevant literature in the research field.
4. Apply critical and creative thinking to address major research issues in the field of specialization.
5. Develop, adapt, and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge, including for creative or professional practice.
6. Communicate research clearly and fluently, in high-quality forms appropriate for academic and/or professional audiences, and where feasible to lay or public audiences.
7. Understand and rigorously apply ethical research and the core professional obligations, values, and operations of researchers as appropriate to the relevant discipline and field of professional practice.
8. Generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to knowledge, including for creative or professional practice.
9. Consider the implications of research in relation to Indigenous peoples and communities in Australia and global contexts, where relevant.

Structure

The doctoral program consists of three specific stages:

1. The first stage involves a formal assessment to confirm candidature.
2. The second stage involves a progress confirmation assessment to ensure progress is consistent with completion of the research program within the prescribed time and demonstrates potential to complete the work to standard.
3. The third stage involves confirming readiness to submit the thesis for examination. Within this framework, doctoral students design their own Graduate Research Study Plan in discussion with their supervisory panel, drawing from the UTS HDR Capability Framework. A Review of Progress is conducted each year, separate from the Stage Assessments. Students may be required to undertake some coursework, such as research methods or theoretical knowledge in the field of specialization. Students have the opportunity to complete an industry-based HDR internship experience with government, business, or community. As part of this course, students must also complete the research training subjects:

• 42670 Research Foundations (6 CPs)
• 42069 Research Methods (6 CPs)

Inherent Requirements

Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. These requirements can be found via the inherent requirements directory.

Award(s)

The award for this program is the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

Faculty

The faculty for this program is the Graduate Research School, within the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology.

Study Level

The study level for this program is postgraduate.

Location

The location for this program is the City campus.

Duration

The duration for this program is:

• 4 years (full-time)
• 8 years (part-time)

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for this program is not specified.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for this program is English.