Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed for original research in the broad fields of Theology, Business or Education. COURSE DESCRIPTION The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed for in-depth investigation of ideas which make original contributions to your chosen field. The PhD course equips candidates to make…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed for original research in the broad fields of Theology, Business or Education.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program is designed for in-depth investigation of ideas which make original contributions to your chosen field.
The PhD course equips candidates to make substantial contributions toward the advancement of knowledge and practice within your chosen field and in the broader community. Our exceptional supervisors include many of the world’s leading scholars in their fields. While developing skills in independent research, there are also many opportunities for connection and interaction. Candidates will join a vibrant research culture which is closely engaged with industry, professional and scholarly networks across Australia and beyond.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Knowledge:
Demonstrated:
- critical, innovative and systematic understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge that makes an original contribution to a particular area in the field of specialisation;
- advanced and expert knowledge of scholarship and recent developments in the area under consideration;
- sophisticated understanding of advanced research principles and methods, and substantial knowledge of specific research approaches used within the field of Theology, Business and/or Education.
Skills:
Demonstrated ability to:
- autonomously engage in critical reflection, analysis and synthesis of the body of theoretical knowledge related to a particular area within the field of Theology, Business and/or Education;
- establish, incorporate and apply effective research methodologies to advance existing professional knowledge and/or practice;
- design a research question that explores an original and complex issue and propose solutions;
- communicate effectively the complexity of the original research and its findings to peers and the community;
- provide creative responses to the contemporary challenges and new developments in research and scholarship within the field of Theology, Business and/or Education.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates of the PhD program are likely to find employment in the church, the business sector, the education sector, as well as in the community sector. Your graduate employment opportunities include, but are not limited to:
Lecturer
Academic researcher
Church pastor
Community/NFP/NGO worker
Church administrator
Education administrator or teacher
Business professional
Overseas aid and development worker
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)
This course of study requires the completion of higher education study at an authorised institution. Recent secondary education graduates are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study
This course of study requires the completion of higher education study at an authorised institution. Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study are not eligible for direct entry into this course.
Applicants with Higher Education Study
Completion of an AQF Level 8 Bachelors (Honours 1 or 2a) degree in a relevant field, or equivalent. Demonstrated knowledge of research methodology equivalent to RES701 AND methodology in the area of specialisation.
OR
Completion of an AQF Level 9 or above postgraduate qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent. This must include at least a 20 credit point research component and an overall GPA at least 2.8.
Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Alphacrucis College (AC) is an educational provider based in Australia- offering courses in ministry & theology, leadership, business, chaplaincy, counselling, teaching and music. AC has highly qualified and experienced faculty, ranking among world-leading researchers in their fields, who combine specialist knowledge with creative and innovative learning experiences.
