Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Science)
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
(Also Master of Psychology – Doctor of Philosophy)
Year | 2010 |
Course Code | 89502 |
Version | 5 |
Faculty | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements | Requirements for admission can be found at University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy . |
Special Admission requirements | Candidates wishing to pursue the Master of Psychology also require: Completion of an honours degree Class I or IIA from a course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society or equivalent qualification from an overseas institution; or Completion of a four year degree or a three year degree plus a postgraduate diploma from a course accredited by the Australian Psychological Society, achieved at a level which is thought by the Head of School to be at least equivalent to a Class IIA honours degree; or Adequate experience and/or training and academic competence to succeed in the course, as determined by the Selection Committee; and Personal suitability for a professional career in psychology as determined by the Selection Committee. |
Additional selection requirements | Applications for the Master of Psychology will be considered by a Selection Committee comprising the Head of the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the Director of Professional Programs and least one other member of the psychology staff. |
Course Structure
Candidates will be enrolled in the time-based subject pertaining to their field of study
PI7702 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Anthropology)
PI7703 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Archaeology)
PI7705 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Community Welfare)
PI7706 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Cultural Heritage Studies)
PI7722 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (English)
PI7723 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (French)
PI7724 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (History)
PI7725 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Indigenous Studies)
PI7727 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Italian)
PI7728 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Japanese)
PI7729 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Journalism)
PI7731 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Maritime Archaeology)
PI7735 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Political Science)
PI7736 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Psychology)
PI7737 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Psychology - Clinical)
PI7738 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Social Policy)
PI7739 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Social Work)
PI7740 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Sociology)
PI7742 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Women's Studies)
Candidates pursuing the joint Master of Psychology – Doctor of Psychology will additionally complete:
24 credit points of specified PY level 5 and 6 subjects
PLUS
PY6001:04 Practicum 1
PY6002:04 Practicum 2
PY6003:04 Practicum 3
Candidature
Confirmation of Candidature | |
Expected time to complete | 3.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time for PhD only 4.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time for joint program |
Maximum time to complete | 8 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
EFTSL to complete (Equivalent full-time student load) | 3.5 EFTSL for Doctor of Philosophy 36 credit points (1.5 EFTSL) for Master of Psychology |
Supervising body | Higher Degrees by Research Sub-Committee (HDRS-C) |
Supervision | See University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy Practica will be supervised by either a University supervisor or a supervisor employed by the placement facility. |
Progression | Candidates studying the joint program must obtain a grade of Pass or better in all coursework subjects and may be excluded from continuing if they are awarded less than a Pass grade on two occasions. No more than 12 credit points of designated coursework subjects for the joint Master of Psychology may be attempted prior to submitting the thesis for Doctor of Philosophy. |
Examination | See University Requirements – Doctor of Philosophy The Director of Professional Programs or delegate is responsible for the assessment of the practica in the Master of Psychology, and for liaison with the field supervisor. The assessment of performance during a practicum will be based on reports completed by the main supervisor for the placement. |
Saving Clause | A candidate who does not meet the requirements for the award of Doctor of Philosophy may transfer to the Master of Psychology crediting any completed coursework and practica from the joint course and complete the remaining coursework and theses requirements for the single Master of Psychology Award. |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | A person admitted to candidature on the basis of previous enrolment in a Masters degree relevant to the proposed Doctoral program, may be given advanced standing for work towards the Masters degree. In exceptional cases advanced standing may be given to a candidate for relevant research work undertaken at another university. |
Maximum allowed | The amount of advanced standing to be awarded shall be determined by the Higher Degrees by Research Sub-Committee (HDRS-C) on the recommendation of the Head of the School |
Other restrictions | The University will not normally accept a candidate who has been enrolled at another institution for more than two years (full-time equivalent) or release a candidate who has been enrolled for more than two years (full-time equivalent) |
Award Details
Awards available | Doctor of Philosophy Master of Psychology – Doctor of Psychology |
Inclusion of field of study on testamur | The field of study shall not appear on the testamur |