Professional Doctorate (Research)
Torrens University Australia LimitedSurry Hills, Australia
Fee for international students
- Intakes
- September
- Duration
- 156 weeks
Programme facts
- Level
- PhD
- Duration
- 156 weeks
- Language of teaching
- English
- Study mode
- Not published
- Credits
- Not published
- Intakes
- SeptemberTypical for this country
About this programme
The Professional Doctorate (Research) embeds research training through coursework and practice in a reflective manner, resulting in new discipline knowledge through research. Graduates at this level require a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialised research skills for the advancement of new knowledge. Graduates will also have systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the frontier of a discipline. Students will collaborate with industry, government, and community partners to find innovative solutions that benefit business and community at a local, national, and global level and will be positioned for career advancement and transition in a diverse range of industry sectors.
Entry requirements
- Prerequisites
- Applicants with formal study: Direct Entry A person may be considered for direct entry admission to study for the degree of Professional Doctorate (Research) if they have been awarded from the University or other approved institution: a) an Australian bachelor’s degree (Honours) or; b) a relevant master’s degree by coursework with a Credit average 5.2 GPA AND Seven years’ practice at an advanced level in a position of responsibility or five years practice at an executive level and currently in a position of influence in the chosen profession, OR An extensive track record of executive achievement in the workplace or in professional practice. Applicants must also: -Evidence disciplinary alignment to Torrens research areas (health, business, design, technology/engineering, education) -Have completed their most recent qualification within the last 10 years.
Data: CRICOS, Australian Government.