Postgraduate Research Programs

Postgraduate Research Programs 

Doctor of Philosophy

Candidates undertake an original and significant research project valuable to their discipline. Admission is normally granted on the basis of a Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree. Other qualifications for entry may be considered. A full-time candidate should submit a thesis for examination within 3-4 years: part-time candidates in 5-8 years. With special approval, a PhD candidature may be taken off-shore.

Master of Philosophy

Candidates are required to undertake an original research project over 1-2 years full-time or 2-4 years part-time. Admission requires a Bachelor's degree with Honours, although students may be admitted after completing a postgraduate diploma or Master's qualifying course.

Applications

The process for initial enquiries from international and domestic applicants is detailed below. Further information about applying and entry requirements may be found on the University’s Graduate School website.  

School Research Focus  

 Research in the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies focuses on the study of the major world languages and on the cultures in which they are spoken.

School Research Strengths

Research in the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies focuses on the study of the major world languages and on the cultures in which they are spoken. For more information on the broad range of disciplines, and research links with Faculty Centres see the School Research page.

Applications - PhD or MPhil Programs

Enquiries regarding PhD or MPhil study with the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies should be directed to the School’s Postgraduate Coordinator or the Postgraduate Administrative Officer by emailing postgrad.slccs@uq.edu.au.

If you are interested in undertaking a PhD or MPhil degree with the School, you should forward an Expression of Interest in Research Higher Degree Candidature form to the School’s postgraduate mailbox at postgrad.slccs@uq.edu.au. The form is available from the Graduate School website.

The School will use the information provided on the form to make an assessment of:

  • your qualifications

  • your suitability to undertake a research higher degree

  • whether your research project would match the School’s research focus and current research strengths

  • the School’s capacity to provide you with an advisory team, research facilities, project funds and general infrastructure and support services

Postdoctoral Research

Expressions of interest in Post-doctoral fellowships with the School of Languages and Comparative Cultural Studies should be directed, by email, to the School’s Director of Research.

 

Postgraduate Research Programs section

Information For Current Research Higher Degree Students

Research Higher Degree Candidates (PhD and MPhil)

Research higher degree students in the School, their project titles and Advisors

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