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AQF Qualifications
Doctoral Degree
The Doctoral degree recognises a substantial original contribution to knowledge in the form of new knowledge or significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge. This substantial and original contribution to knowledge may take the form of:
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A graduate of a Doctoral degree is also able to:
- carry out an original research project, or a project(s) addressing a matter of substance concerning practice in a professional at a high level of originality and quality; and
- present a substantial and well ordered dissertation, non-print thesis or portfolio, for submission to external examination against international standards.
Typical programs and entry pathways are:
- the research doctorate, which is primarily achieved through supervised research, with entry from a research or part-research Masters degree, or a Bachelor Honours degree (First or Second Class, upper division);
- the professional doctorate, which may be undertaken through varying combinations of coursework and research, with entry from a combined research and coursework Masters degree, a Bachelor Honours degree (First or Second Class, upper division) or equivalent and requires significant professional practice either prior to and/or as part of the program.
You can access the Doctoral degree guideline here.
The following website link also provides valuable guidance
Framework for Best Practice in Doctoral Education in Australia
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