1999 Arts Handbook - Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Philosophy

General information
External PhD candidature

General information

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is undertaken by thesis, and students may enrol as full-time or part-time candidates. The maximum period of candidature is five years full-time or up to a maximum of eight years of part-time study.
Candidates qualified for either a bachelors degree with honours class 1 or honours class 2 division A, a Masters Qualifying (MQual) with a research component with a grade of H2A or above or the equivalent, or a masters degree with a significant research component (H2A equivalent) are eligible for admission. In addition, the PhD regulations make provision for research masters degree candidates to transfer their candidature after a minimum period of twelve months full-time (or part-time equivalent) of satisfactory performance.
Students with an honours H1 degree or the equivalent may apply for a scholarship.
All matters concerning the degree of PhD are handled by the PhD and Scholarships Committee of the Academic Board. The Faculty of Arts Committee for Graduate Studies transmits all recommendations regarding the PhD candidature of arts students to this committee.
Additional information about the PhD is available from the PhD and EdD information handbook.
An intending candidate must complete an application form for admission to PhD candidature. Application forms are available from the Research Training and Support Branch or the graduate studies office.

External PhD candidature

A limited number of external PhD places are available to suitable applicants. Both local and international students can apply, but it is usually expected that international students have had some previous contact with Monash University. A twenty-day residency period each year is obligatory. A special application form, obtainable from the Faculty of Arts graduate studies office, must be completed and submitted to the relevant academic unit.