The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is undertaken by thesis (100 per cent research), however the PhD may also be undertaken by a combination of thesis and coursework in the discipline of critical theory.
The minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are:
or
or
In addition, the PhD regulations make
provision for research masters degree candidates to transfer their candidature
after a minimum period of nine months full-time (or part-time equivalent) of
satisfactory performance.
The maximum period of PhD candidature is four years of full-time or eight years
of part-time study.
All matters concerning the degree of PhD are handled by the Research Graduate School Committee of the Academic Board. The Arts Research Graduate School transmits all recommendations regarding the PhD candidature of arts students to this committee.
The Doctoral Information Handbook provides comprehensive information about
the PhD degree and is available from the Monash Research Graduate School.
An intending candidate must complete an application form for admission to PhD
candidature. Application forms are available from the Monash Research Graduate
School website at http://www.monash.edu.au/phdschol/ or the Faculty of
Arts research office.
PhD students can start their candidature at any time of the year. Refer to the
table under `Areas of study for postgraduate programs' for a comprehensive list
of study areas available to research students.
Refer to individual discipline entries in this handbook to obtain details of
research interests for postgraduate supervision.
A number of external PhD places are available to suitable applicants. Both local and international students may apply, but it is usually expected that international students will have had some previous contact with Monash University. A 15-day residency period each year is obligatory. Application forms are available on the web.
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