The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is recognition of successful research experience. This degree requires a significant and original contribution to knowledge in an approved area. The degree requires a minimum of 3 years full-time equivalent study and preparation of a thesis.
The degree of Doctor of Philosophy may be awarded by the University on the recommendation of the Dean of Graduate Research to a candidate who has met the conditions of award for the degree. Also see UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.
The length of a doctoral thesis normally should not exceed 100,000 words of text and can include published work that meets UNSW thesis requirements. The thesis should be submitted for examination within 4 years of full-time equivalent study.
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February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
A UNSW Bachelor degree with first or upper second class Honours from UNSW; or
a completed Master by Research from UNSW with a substantial research component and demonstrated capacity for timely completion of a high quality research thesis; or
an equivalent qualification from a tertiary institution as determined by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee (HDC)
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