Doctor of Philosophy

Course Details

The Doctor of Philosophy(PhD) is an internationallyrecognised, stand-alonedoctoral degree which enables students to develop advanced independent and sustained research skills. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to knowledge in the area of research. PhD students will develop and enhance critical thinking skills, ethical scholarshipand collaboration within the context of Avondales values of excellence, spirituality, nurture, service and balance. They will benefit from the opportunity to develop critical understanding of a complex field of learning andspecialisedresearch skills. Researchspecialisationscan be in Education, Arts, Nursing, Ministry and Theology. PhD students will develop and enhance their transferable skills, research techniques and application through various activities which: Enable appropriate evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist body of theoretical and/or applied topics; Encourage a high order of skill in analysis, and critical evaluation through the planning and execution of a piece of scholarship or research; and Foster creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge to new situations in order to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently.

Qualification: Doctor Degree (By Coursework)

Course structure: Core structure of the PhD course:.; A PhD candidate, whether studying by full-time or part-time study, will normally enrol in two units across the course of their degree:.; DPHL71000 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis.; DPHL72000 Doctor of Philosophy Thesis – Under Examination