Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
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Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology)
Course summary The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology is for graduates which a strong Honours grade who wish to explore a specialised psychology topic in depth. The program will lead to a Doctoral qualification and will enhance research, academic and psychology-related career prospects. This degree Study at the Doctoral level…
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Course summary
The Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology is for graduates which a strong Honours grade who wish to explore a specialised psychology topic in depth. The program will lead to a Doctoral qualification and will enhance research, academic and psychology-related career prospects.
This degree
Study at the Doctoral level is by research thesis conducted at an advanced level of theoretical and technical complexity leading to the development of an original contribution to knowledge in the field. The requirements for the degree are not defined by a total credit point value, but by successful completion of the research thesis.
What you will study
The research involved in producing a Doctoral (PhD) dissertation involves a significant contribution to a field of knowledge. Students negotiate possible research topics with academic staff. Psychology staff conduct leading research in their fields and cover a wide range of specialisations within the broader field of psychology.
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.
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.