PhD Research (PSYC80004)
Doctorate time-based researchOn Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Maximum EFTSL to complete | 3 |
|---|---|
| Availability | Time-based Research |
| Fees | Look up fees |
Students will acquire the capacity to carry out independent research, and will demonstrate the ability to make an original contribution to knowledge in the discipline of psychology. The major difference between the Masters by Research and the PhD is that the former is more limited in scope.
Psychological Sciences hosts a number of well-equipped laboratories in which research is carried out by teams of staff members, often in collaboration with researchers from other University departments as well as affiliated institutions. Many of these laboratories have been successful in obtaining grants from the Australian Research Council (ARC), the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and other external granting bodies. These laboratories are very keen to accept postgraduate students to participate in their research programs.
Intended learning outcomes
Candidates undertake a substantial piece of original research and complete a thesis which:
- demonstrates authority in the candidate's field and shows evidence of a command of knowledge in relevant fields;
- shows that the candidate has a thorough grasp of the appropriate methodological techniques and an awareness of their limitations;
- makes a distinct contribution to knowledge which rests on originality of approach and/or interpretation of the findings and, in some cases, the development of new facts;
- demonstrates an ability to communicate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Probationary candidates are required to submit a written thesis proposal and to successfully defend it before a Thesis Advisory Committee for Confirmation.
| The thesis defence Must take place within 12 months of full-time enrolment (or equivalent part-time). The thesis defence may only occur within the first six months of enrolment under exceptional circumstances. | N/A |
All full-time candidates must complete an Annual Progress Review and must meet with the Thesis Advisory Committee to discuss progress at least twice each year (equivalent part-time). | N/A | |
Full-time candidates must commit to 40 hours of research each week. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
All Psychological Sciences RHD candidates must present a progress report as a participant in the annual PhD Student Conference. | The annual PhD Student Conference | N/A |
A thesis of no more than 100,000 words must be submitted for examination by two external examiners, one of whom will be overseas.
| N/A | |
All candidates must present their findings in a Completion Seminar. | Within 6 months of submission | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025