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Doctor of Philosophy (Lba) (DPHLBA)
2010
DPHLBA
FACULTY, LAW, BUSINESS AND ARTS
HE
4 year/s
8 year/s
320
About the Course
Admission Requirements
Credit Transfer and Pathways
Course Structure
Recommended Study Plan
. . Students Commencing in Semester 1
. . Students Commencing in Semester 2
Course Fees

Availability
No
Semester 1 , Semester 2
Semester 1 , Semester 2
Application for Admission Required

This course may not be deferred.

Location and Mode Offered
YearDelivery LocationSATAC CodeModeAdmin Location
2010Casuarina Campus - ICasuarina Campus
2010External Studies - ECasuarina Campus


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A candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy shall undertake a program of study and research approved by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). The program shall include the presentation of a thesis and/or other work approved by the Committee, embodying the results of the candidate's study and research, for examination.

A supervisor or supervisors shall be appointed with the approval of the University. Subject to the general direction of the Dean, supervisor(s) will provide direction and advice to the candidate.

Potential candidates should consult the University's Rules for the Degree of Master by Research. The Common Rules-Courses leading to the Degree of Master of Research can be found at: Common Course Rules

Applicants into this course are required to provide: referees reports, research proposal outline (400-600 words), certified academic transcripts and other supporting documentation.

Potential students should contact the Research Office on ph: (08) 8946 6548 or email: research@cdu.edu.au or, fax: (08) 8946 7199 for the appropriate package to be sent to them. This course is not available for electronic admission or enrolment.

The University currently allocates a limited number of fees waived scholarships. Applicants for this degree may apply.

For more information about Research at Charles Darwin University please consult the following web pages: Research or Postgraduate Research

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You must have completed the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor degree with second class Honours division A, or an Australian Masters degree (with a substantial research component). Alternatively, you may have other qualifications and/or experience equivalent to these degrees.

If you are a domestic student applying for a Masters or PhD program and/or a Scholarship, you will need to attach:
  • A scholarship application form
  • Two referee reports
  • Certified photocopies or a printout of supporting documents including all units/subjects with grades for qualifying degrees
  • Research proposal

If you are a permanent resident, but not an Australian citizen, you are required to supply a certified copy of the relevant pages of your passport as proof of residency status.

If you are an international student, please contact the International Office to enquire about additional requirements for applications.

Contact details to obtain an application kit are:
Domestic students: research@cdu.edu.au or phone (08) 8946 6548
International students: international@cdu.edu.au or phone (08) 8946 7215.

For detail on English Language Entry Requirements please read the entry requirements provided for International students.







The Doctor of Philosophy (LBA) is for students interested in researching topics relevant to the Faculty of Law, Business and Arts.


The types of topics relevant to the Faculty are:

Management and Commerce
Accounting
Business and Management
Tourism
Banking, Finance and Related Fields
Other Management and Commerce

Society and Culture
Political Science and Policy Studies
Studies in Human Society
Behavioural Science
Law
Justice and Law Enforcement
Economics and Econometrics
Sport and Recreation
Other Society and Culture

Creative Arts
Performing Arts
Visual Arts and Crafts
Communication and Media Studies
Other Creative Arts

Schools within the Faculty of Law, Business and Arts include:
School of Australian Indigenous Knowledge Systems
School of Creative Arts and Humanities
School of Law and Business



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Students Commencing in Semester 1


A Recommended Study Plan is not required for this course


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Research Students will be allocated one of three types of places: Research Training Scheme The Commonwealth funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) provides an exemption from course fees (Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS)) for eligible students. Students receiving these exemptions are said to have an 'RTS place'. To be eligible you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or citizen of New Zealand enrolled in an appropriate research higher degree. Eligible students may be allocated an RTS place depending on availability. The duration of these exemptions or places is up to a maximum period of three years' for a research professional doctorate, four years' full-time equivalent study for a Doctor of Philosophy degree and two years' full-time equivalent study for a Masters by research. Fee Waiver Charles Darwin University offers a limited number of fee waiver scholarships to domestic research students. They vary in value according to the course being undertaken and cover all tuition fees for successful applicants. The duration of these scholarships is up to a maximum period of three years' for a research professional doctorate, four years' full-time equivalent study for a Doctor of Philosophy degree and two years' full-time equivalent study for a Masters by research. Full Fee Paying Full fee paying places are available in this course. Fees and charges for 2010 were published on 1 October 2009. Fees and charges for 2009 and 2010 can be found at  www.cdu.edu.au/hesa/fees.html.
International course fees for are provided on the International Office Fee Schedule: www.cdu.edu.au/international/prospective/whatcanistudy/courses.html.

For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Services on:
courses@cdu.edu.au
(08) 8946 7766 or freecall 1800 061 963

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