Undertake a unique doctoral program that combines research with professional practice. A professional doctorate can enhance your career in research or industry.
Duration
- 3–4 years (full time) minimum commitment of 35 – 40 hours per week OR
- 6–8 years (part time) minimum commitment of 15 hours per week.
Availability
- Arts, Design and Architecture
- Medicine and Health
- »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Canberra
Assessment
- Completion of 48 credit points of coursework
- Professional practice
- A thesis of 50,000 words minimum
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- Future careers
- Fees & costs
Overview
»Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ undertakes world-class research that tackles some of the greatest challenges facing society today.ÌýThrough our track record of strong industry partnerships, we have developed a range of doctoral programs that provide candidates with the opportunity translate their research for a range of professional contexts.
By combining doctoral research with workplace-based projects, candidates address real-world problems and produce a thesis that reflects original research undertaken through professional practice.
This program is available in a range of fields including social work, education, information technology, and public policy.
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Learn about the graduate attributes and learning outcomes for »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ higher degree research programs here.Ìý
Entry requirements
The minimum requirement for admission to the Professional Doctorate is one of the following:
- A »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Bachelor degree with first or upper second class Honours from »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ; or
- a completed Master by coursework in a relevant professional field with a distinction average and a significant research component, minimum e