The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas. The award of a PhD is a recognition of successful research experience of international standard in the discipline.

As a Doctorate graduate, you will be able to conduct research independently at the highest international level of originality and quality. Government Senior advisor, policy development and analysis, social research. Business and Industry Senior leadership, consumer and social research, public relations, publishing, personnel work, training, marketing, human resources. Community and Non-Government Organisations Senior administration, policy development, overseas aid and development agencies, social research, lobbying.