Ph.D – Doctor of Philosophy
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Ph.D – Doctor of Philosophy
Highlights Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation. Develop high level research and analytical skills, and depth of knowledge in your chosen field. Enjoy in-house workshops and seminars and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing…
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Highlights
Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation.
Develop high level research and analytical skills, and depth of knowledge in your chosen field.
Enjoy in-house workshops and seminars and be encouraged to publish as part of a strong and flourishing research culture.
Maintain regular contact with supervisors and participate in university scholarly activities such as seminars, teaching, and publication; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis.
Opportunity to graduate and follow an academic career in both teaching and research or advance your professional career prospects.
A PhD challenges candidates to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in the field by developing new ideas, or new ways of approaching existing problems. Working with an experienced supervisory team, candidates develop new theories, methodologies and models that may shape the future of the profession or discipline. A PhD candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis and may be demonstrated in the form of new knowledge or significant or original adaptation, application, and interpretation of existing knowledge.
The supervisory team will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching, and publication.
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