Doctor of Philosophy (Geography and Sustainable Communities)
Doctor of Philosophy (Geography and Sustainable Communities)
The Doctor of Philosophy is for students with a strong background in research who wish to explore a specialised topic in-depth. This program will lead to an internationally recognised research Doctoral Degree qualification (PhD) that will enhance your research and career prospects. The Doctor of Philosophy is a four year…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy is for students with a strong background in research who wish to explore a specialised topic in-depth. This program will lead to an internationally recognised research Doctoral Degree qualification (PhD) that will enhance your research and career prospects.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a four year degree and study at the Doctoral level is by advanced research thesis. The requirements for the degree are not defined by a total credit point value, but by successful completion of the advanced research thesis. Full-time and part-time study is available in most cases.
What you will study
You will complete a supervised independent research project that produces a doctoral dissertation that makes a significant original contribution to a field of knowledge.
The School of Geography and Sustainable Communities offers supervision in areas related to the Anthropocene, Climate Change, Cultural Geography, Disaster Management, Economic Geography, Environmental Geography, Indigenous Geographies, Mobilities, Population Geography, Resource Consumption and Management, Social Geography, and Urban Geography.
Why choose this course
UOW’s Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities has a robust track record in research across a broad range of disciplines. Our passionate and engaged scholars provide a rich environment for the continued development of theoretical and interdisciplinary research. The UOW School of Geography and Sustainable Communities is home to leading academics specialising in a broad range of areas within Human Geography. The School also has a long history of interdisciplinary and transformational research supporting the development of individuals, organisations and communities.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with an international reputation for academic excellence. It is consistently ranked among the top Australian universities for the quality of its teaching and research. The University offers a wide range of degree programs across all levels of study – undergraduate and postgraduate coursework and research: Engineering and IT, Health Sciences and Medicine; Business and Commerce Applied and Natural Sciences; Arts, Communications and Creative Arts; Law and Education.
