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University of Western Australia

The PhD comprises an independent, supervised research project mutually agreed upon by a student, supervisor, head of school and the Board of the Graduate Research School. It may be undertaken in any school in the University. The PhD requires the development and implementation of a rigorous research plan, based on a comprehensive understanding of the relevant literature and the need for answers to questions posed in that literature or as the result of a new theory. The thesis demonstrates a student's ability to document and interpret results, formulate theories and discuss the results in light of the current literature to a high level of competence. The PhD is a program of independent, supervised research that is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis, sometimes including a creative work component that is examined externally. The work presented for a PhD must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge.
Good analytical and creative skills.
Major studies include development of in depth knowledge related to particular chosen topic.
International students must have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant discipline (where required), completed to a sufficiently high standard.
This programme is recognized by the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council) as fulfilling its requirements to provide a broad-based programme of research training for those studying at doctoral level in the UK.
PhD graduates move into a wide range of careers, depending on their areas of research. The traditional pathways are to research and academic careers, but many graduates progress into other professional areas, including management. Because the PhD is a demonstration of a graduate's ability to conceptualize and implement an independent program of research, manage a project, organize resources, work with other people and communicates effectively in writing at a high level, it is a ticket to many destinations. This course leads to become Academic, Accountant, Actuary, Advertising Professional, Advertising and Public Relations Manager, Agricultural Consultant, Agricultural Scientist, Analyst, Anatomist or Physiologist, Anthropologist, Audiologist, Auditor, Author, Biochemist, Biologist, Biotechnologist, Chief Executive, Chief Information Officer, Civil Engineer, Commissioned Officer, Company Secretary, Computer Network Professional, Dentist, Developer Programmer, Doctor, Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher, Electrical Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Engineer, Environmental Consultant, Environmental Engineer, Environmental Manager, Film Director, Film Producer, Finance Manager, Financial Broker, Financial Dealer, Geographer, Geologist, Geophysicist, Geotechnical Engineer, Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professional, Web Administrator, Web Designer.