Professional Studies

The Doctor of Professional Studies allows you to combine your professional work with study and obtain a doctoral degree based entirely in your workplace.

The knowledge you gain throughout your studies will lead to benefits for both you and the organisation you work for. You will critically review resources and address theoretical and practical issues in your workplace by designing and implementing projects. It is expected that the documented results of your projects will be able to be used to improve one or more aspects of your workplace.

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.

Program structure

Courses to be studied

Units

2 x Core courses4

1 x Workplace-based research courseup to 20

4 x Electives (optional)4

Total    24

Course codeCourse name

Core Courses:

WRP9000Fundamentals of Professional Studies A1

WRP9001Fundamentals of Professional Studies B1

Workplace-based research course

WRP9002Work-Based Research Project1, 2

Footnotes

1 Two units.

2 Students should enrol in this course for each semester of their canditature. Up to 20 units of this course may be taken throughout the course of the degree.

Entry requirements

• Admission is by written application or interview
• Bachelor degree with honours, or a masters degree from an Australian university or equivalentplusminimum of 5 years of experience in their field

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Pre-requisites

• 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent

• Admission is by written application or interview

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.