Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) level is an internationally recognized innovative research eligibility collectively awarded by someone organisation as prescribed at a combined PhD agreement between La Trobe and the partner organisation.Each PhD candidate has a significant section of independent and continuing research in a first topic under academic supervision and causing the submission of a thesis for examination. The study is likely to create a significantly new and innovative contribution to this area. Candidature may be undertaken on a fulltime or part time basis, subject to the restrictions of their student loan. The thesis must be submitted in no longer than four years (or part time equivalent) of commencement at their education.