PhD or Doctor of Philosophy

Primarily a large research project, culminating in a thesis of about 60 000 to 100 000 words

Usually about 6 months of research activity at an Honours or postgraduate level

3-4 years

0 besides some mandatory training

3-4 years

You want to be renowned as a leading thinker in your field and pursue a career in which research is a predominant part of the role

All

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PhD(Integrated)

Primarily a large research project, but coupled with coursework to improve research skills and to develop advanced knowledge about the discipline

Usually about 4 years of study at a university level

4-5 years

1 year

3-4 years

You want to complete a doctoral degree now but have developed only modest research skills now.

Arts, business, education, engineering, geography and sustainable communities, health and medicine, health and society, information sciences, law, psychology, sciences.

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MPhil or Master of Philosophy

Primarily a medium size research project, culminating in a thesis of about 40 000 words, coupled with some coursework to improve research skills

Usually about 4 years of study at a university level

2 years

0.5 years typically

1.5 years typically

You want to complete a doctoral degree in the future but have developed only modest research skills now. Or you want to pursue a career in which research is a significant, but not predominant, part of the role

Arts, biological sciences, business, chemistry, creative arts, Earth and environmental sciences, education, engineering, geography and sustainable communities, health sciences, health and safety, information sciences, maritime laws, nursing, physics, and psychology

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Masters of research

Coursework to develop research skills and to develop advanced knowledge about the discipline--followed by a medium size research project, culminating in a thesis of about 30 000 words

Usually about 4 years of study at a university level

2 years

1 year

1 year

You want to complete a research degree in the future but have developed only minimal or negligible research skills now. Or you want to pursue a career in which research is a significant, but not predominant, part of the role

Arts, humanities and social sciences; business; engineering; science; medicine, and health

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