The Doctor of Philosophy is the University’s flagship research award and is the standard pre-requisite for a career in research or academia. The PhD involves three – four years of research for a full-time candidate or the equivalent in half-time candidature.
As one of the most highly research-intensive and respected universities in Australia and a member of the prestigious Group of Eight, The University of Adelaide is the smart choice for your research program. The University is committed to providing unique opportunities for graduates and researchers who are recognised as worldwide leaders for their vision and capacity to address global research challenges.
All research students at the University have the opportunity to broaden their research experience by choosing from amongst the extensive range of Career and Research Skills Training (CaRST) programs on offer.
Education research in the School of Dentistry has developed particularly since the implementation of a PBL curriculum for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1993. Student Approaches to Learning theory has informed our education research. Specifically, students' perceptions and understanding of the learning context influence the learning processes they adopt, which in turn influences their learning outcomes, ie, 'it is not the way we design our courses and programmes of study in higher education that relates to the quality of students learning, but how our students experience and understand that design' (Prosser, 2004, p51). Therefore, many of our projects have focussed on students’ perceptions of their learning context and particularly the PBL components of the program.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please see:
The Master of Psychology (Clinical) is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to practise as a registered psychologist and work with patients with high and low prevalent mental health issues including anxiety, depression, autism, disability, relationship issues and more.
With small class sizes, face-to-face teaching and three work placements built into the degree; students develop professional competence under the guidance of highly experienced supervisors and academics who are also registered psychologists. These clinical placements, totalling over 1000 hours, offer the chance to develop practical skills with patients across all age ranges and provide networking opportunities with future employers in mental health and health care settings. This degree also has strong links to a professional community of clinical practitioners.
Upon successful completion of the degree, graduates are eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and find work in a wide variety of public and private settings. Further postgraduate clinical supervision is required to become an endorsed clinical psychologist.
Prospective applicants should note that entry to this degree is competitive and strict quotas apply.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please see:
The Master of Psychology (Health) is designed to provide the knowledge and skills required to practise as a registered psychologist. One of only two health psychology degrees currently available in Australia, the Master of Psychology (Health) allows students to develop the psychological skills and clinical expertise to work with physical health-related issues.
Learning from teachers who are leaders in the discipline, students gain insight into the prevention and management of disease and illness; the promotion and maintenance of health; the psychological factors that contribute to illness; and the improvement of the health care system and health policy. Along with coursework and research components, the degree also provides hands-on experience in health promotion and clinical health psychology with three supervised industry placements totalling over 1000 hours in a variety of government and non-government organisations.
Upon successful completion of the degree, graduates are eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and find work in a wide variety of public and private settings. Further postgraduate supervision is required to become an endorsed health psychologist.
Prospective applicants should note that entry to this degree is competitive and strict quotas apply.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please see:
Organisational psychologists inspire change and improve people’s experiences in the workplace. Studying the Master of Psychology (Organisational and Human Factors) can lead to a fulfilling career delivering professional psychological services to organisations and their people.
The degree offers a combination of coursework, research and industry placements to ensure students graduate with the skills and knowledge required to establish effective procedures and structures in organisations, and to facilitate the development of productive and committed employees, teams and work units. A unique subject in human factors provides an insight into human safety and ergonomics, and over 1000 hours of clinical placements offer the chance to develop practical skills with patients and build professional networks while studying.
Graduates of the degree are eligible to apply for full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and meet the entry requirements to the Australian Psychological Society (APS) College of Organisational Psychologists as a full member. Organisational psychologists have a range of career opportunities in change management, human resources, human factors, workplace advice and advocacy, consumer behaviour and marketing, and other areas.
Prospective applicants should note that entry to this degree is competitive and strict quotas apply.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please see:
In today's society, the law reaches into almost every aspect of our lives. Thus, the study of law today is more challenging and intellectually adventurous than it has ever been. Roles for law graduates are expanding significantly and rapidly.
To legal professionals, this program will provide a competitive, high quality and flexible coursework Masters for their extended development. In addition, the program will appeal to those wishing to further develop their scholarly skills in legal research and writing.
The Master of Laws provides access to a range of areas to suit both domestic and international students proceeding directly from undergraduate study, as well as experienced legal practitioners wishing to specialise. This program includes a range of elective courses suited to those with a particular interest in international and comparative commercial law.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please see:
This program provides you with a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of environmental policy, planning and governance. In the third millennium, responding effectively to environmental problems involves far more than the application of scientific knowledge or the ‘top-down’ regulation of people and their environments. Responding to contemporary environmental problems in the complex, multi-jurisdictional domain of environmental management, government policies must be negotiated with and implemented through diverse private sector agents and a differentiated civil society. Managing environmental problems therefore entails a new set of approaches, including government, public-private partnerships, economic tools and incentives, democratic decentralisation and risk management.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please see:
This program provides you with a thorough understanding of the principles and practice of environmental policy, planning and governance. In the third millennium, responding effectively to environmental problems involves far more than the application of scientific knowledge or the ‘top-down’ regulation of people and their environments. Responding to contemporary environmental problems in the complex, multi-jurisdictional domain of environmental management, government policies must be negotiated with and implemented through diverse private sector agents and a differentiated civil society. Managing environmental problems therefore entails a new set of approaches, including government, public-private partnerships, economic tools and incentives, democratic decentralisation and risk management.
The program addresses how the signature environmental issues of our time -global warming, water shortages, deforestation and the like – are to be managed – now and into the future. The programs are targeted at three distinct audiences:
■Recent graduates seeking a career in environmental management
■Mid-career professionals looking to update their knowledge in the fast-changing domain of environmental governance and management
■Those wishing to undertake further research on these topics.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right. For further information, please see:
The Master of Education is designed for educators who wish to strengthen curriculum development, teaching areas, discipline study areas or develop areas of education such as educational leadership or policy management.
It is also suitable for trainers, educational consultants or any domestic or international student wishing to study Education to teach in a higher education environment or develop their research capacity to transition into educational research.
Study pathways will be determined according to specialisations, entry points and desired exits points. Pathways will consist of suites of courses valued at 12 units (normally exiting with a Graduate Certificate); and 48 units or 24 units (dependent on degree of advanced standing) exiting with a Master of Education.
Entry to postgraduate coursework programs as a minimum requires a Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification from an approved institution as a qualification for entry. Some of the graduate certificates and graduate diplomas that are offered may be accepted as qualifying work for entry to a Masters program, or as professional qualifications in their own right.
The Master of Education is designed for educators who wish to strengthen curriculum development, teaching areas, discipline study areas or develop areas of education such as educational leadership or policy management.
It is also suitable for trainers, educational consultants or any domestic or international student wishing to study Education to teach in a higher education environment or develop their research capacity to transition into educational research.
An applicant for admission to the program of study for the Master of Education shall have qualified for a three or four year degree at the University of Adelaide, or an undergraduate degree from another institution which is accepted by this Faculty for the purpose as equivalent.
The Faculty may, subject to such conditions as it may see fit to impose in each case, accept as a candidate for the degree a person who does not satisfy the requirements of admission above but who has presented evidence satisfactory to the Faculty of fitness to undertake the work of the degree.
Study pathways will be determined according to specialisations, entry points and desired exits points. Pathways will consist of suites of courses valued at 12 units (normally exiting with a Graduate Certificate); and 48 units or 24 units (dependent on degree of advanced standing) exiting with a Master of Education.
