Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) is an internationally recognised, stand-alone doctoral degree which enables students to develop advanced independent and sustained research skills. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to knowledge in the area of research. PhD students will develop and enhance…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) is an internationally recognised, stand-alone doctoral degree which enables students to develop advanced independent and sustained research skills. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to knowledge in the area of research.
PhD students will develop and enhance critical thinking skills, ethical scholarship and collaboration within the context of Avondale’s values of excellence, spirituality, nurture, service and balance. They will benefit from the opportunity to develop critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialised research skills. Research specialisations can be in Education, Arts, Nursing, Ministry and Theology.
PhD students will develop and enhance their transferable skills, research techniques and application through various activities which:
Enable appropriate evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist body of theoretical and/or applied topics;
Encourage a high order of skill in analysis, and critical evaluation through the planning and execution of a piece of scholarship or research; and
Foster creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge to new situations in order to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
PhD graduates may gain employment in their specific area of research or as:
Professors
Academics
Tertiary lecturers
Management consultants.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission, you must have completed:
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 9 Master’s by research degree, including a major self-directed research component, from an accredited university or higher education provider; or
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 9 Master’s by coursework degree, including a major self-directed research component, from an accredited university or higher education provider; or
A Professional Doctorate, including a major self-directed research component, from an accredited university or higher education provider; or
An overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 9 or higher
Demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no sub-band below 7.0
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Avondale University is the university that cares, Avondale’s focus is on delivering a high-quality educational experience for every course on offer.Inclusive and personalised student support via small classes with easy access to lecturers helps students get the most out of their study. They show this by ranking us number one in Australia for overall educational experience and teaching quality →The Good Universities Guide 2024.Students love the green, natural environment of our beautiful Lake Macquarie campus (located between the Central Coast and Newcastle) and the state-of-the-art health facilities of our campus at Sydney Adventist Hospital on the North Shore.A university experience like no other. Your career is more than just a job or a pay check at the end of the week. Your career is a calling to serve, to inspire and to make a difference. At Avondale University, we’re here to equip our students to fulfil their individual calling in the workforce, community and the world by providing a quality higher education experience. We call it the #avondalexp.
