DR044 - Doctor of Philosophy

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Plan: DR044 - Doctor of Philosophy
Campus: City Campus

Learning outcomes

Statement of capabilities

The PhD provides graduates with a broad application of knowledge and skills.
According to the Australian Qualifications Framework (www.aqf.edu.au/) as a graduate
of a PhD you will have:

  • a substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution
  • substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning
  • cognitive skills to demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and practice
  • cognitive skills and use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate new knowledge
  • expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning
  • communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions
  • communication skills to cogently present a complex investigation or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers and the community
  • expert skills to design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge
  • As a graduate of a Doctor of Philosophy you will be able to demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:
  • with initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further learning
  • with full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs
  • to plan and execute original research
  • with the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge

Further to the above, the PhD (Communication) develops the skills of research inquiry through the presentation of an original contribution to knowledge in the specific disciplines of Media and Communication that will place that contribution on an international level.

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