Doctoral Thesis in Communication D:PT (4097.9)

Please note these are the 2026 details for this unit
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Doctoral Thesis in Communication D:PT
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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 Bruce, Canberra
EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.25 6 Faculty Of Arts And Design
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
School Of Arts And Communications Research Level Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021)
Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905)
Candidates will be required to undertake original research resulting in a significant contribution to knowledge and/or the application of knowledge within a particular area of specialisation within the fields of communication, cultural studies and information studies. Students may be required to undertake graduate coursework subjects, especially in communication or information research methods, at the discretion of their supervisor. The work is expected to include systematic and searching reviews of the relevant literature, clear statements of aims and objectives, explication of the methodology of research, and a critical application of communication or information studies theories to the topic under investigation. The product may incorporate a substantial creative component.

Prerequisites

Acceptance for doctoral candidature and admission to doctoral degree course.

Corequisites

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2026 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
2025 Bruce, Canberra Research Semester 1 Research Dr Tracy Ireland
2025 Bruce, Canberra Research Semester 2 Research Dr Tracy Ireland
2026 Bruce, Canberra Research Semester 2 Research Dr Tracy Ireland
2026 Bruce, Canberra Research Semester 1 Research Dr Tracy Ireland
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