Course type

Doctorate by Research (AQF level 10)

Additional course rules

Nil

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will have:

Knowledge

• A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution

• Substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning.

Skills

• Cognitive skills to demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and practice

• Cognitive skills and use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge

• Expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning

• Communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions

• Communication skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers and the community

• Expert skills to design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice.

Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

• With intellectual independence

• With initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further learning

• With full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs

• To plan and execute original research

• With the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge, including in the context of professional practice.

Cairns

Supervision

See HDR Degree Requirements

Approved abbreviation

PhD

Exit with a lesser award

Not applicable