The PhD (Industry) is specifically designed to cater for individuals who have existing industry or academic experience and wish to undertake a research degree. The course will prepare you to bring high-level research analysis and critical thinking skills to bear on your existing leadership and/or management roles. Over a standard duration of 4 years, the course offers a supportive entry into research, enabling you to become familiar with the language, techniques and expectations of research before embarking on your own PhD-level project. The course structure includes high-quality coursework, research coursework and research dissertation (project and thesis) elements, in a unique and flexible combination that can be tailored to you. The PhD (Industry) also offers a strong model of student support, including cohort-style supervisory teams, guidance and instruction from academic staff in research coursework; the provision of generous access to resources to directly support your research project and conference activity; and study support, training, events and research culture through the School of Graduate Research.
Graduates of the PhD (Industry) are expected to access senior/management level positions in their current industry sector, or promotions pathways within the academic or public policy setting. They may also explore opportunities in entrepreneurship, consultancy or professional practice areas.
Duration | 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time |
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Credit Points that Must be Earned | No information available at this time |
Number of Units Required | CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses. |
Expected Hours of Study | Information not available |
Course Type | Research Award |
Qualification (post nominal) | PhD(Industry) |
AQF Level | Level 10: Doctoral Degree |
Course Fees |
Indicative Year - 2025
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
The qualifications for admission as a candidate will be set out in the PhD (Industry) Course Rules Policy and Procedure.
Entry to the PhD (Industry) will require a coursework masters degree combined with a three or four-year bachelor-level qualification or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed research study topic, plus a minimum of three years experience in a relevant professional setting.
In considering the admissions criteria, the University will have regard to the recency of the applicant’s formal qualifications and/or professional experience.
The University may also seek additional information from applicants regarding relevant workplace experience, research publications, or other items that can clearly demonstrate research and content-based expertise.
International applicants are also required to meet the University’s English language requirements.
Not applicable, excepting Defence Export Trade Controls which may apply to specific research project topics.
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In the first six months, candidates will complete foundational research coursework to become familiar with the language and expectations of research, and to shape their research topic. This part of the curriculum mirrors the Graduate Certificate in Research. Candidates will then follow the same pathway as for a traditional PhD, stepping through a series of research development activities and the Confirmation milestone itself. Following approval of the Confirmation of Candidature milestone, candidates will progress to research and thesis/dissertation activities. At this stage, they will also have the flexibility to choose between either four advanced coursework units or an industry placement alongside their research project.
Interim Awards | Not applicable |
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Exit Awards | CL58 - Graduate Certificate in Research |
Accreditation |
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No Residential School for this course.
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Year | Number of Students |
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2024 | 9 |
2023 | 12 |
2022 | 12 |
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Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner |
Number of units: 0 | Total credit points: 0 |
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This is a research based course, where progress is monitored on a time and progress basis, rather than credit point accrual.
Students will have the option to choose between either four advanced coursework units or an industry placement of at least 3 months duration.
Research higher degree courses do not use a set credit point value. The course structure for the PhD (Industry) comprises a range of curriculum components, with some mandatory and some elective areas. In the first six months, candidates will complete foundational research coursework to become familiar with the language and expectations of research, and to shape their research topic. This part of the curriculum mirrors the Graduate Certificate in Research. Candidates will then follow the same pathway as for a traditional PhD, stepping through required research development activities and the Confirmation milestone itself. Following approval of the Confirmation of Candidature milestone, candidates will progress to research and thesis/dissertation activities. At this stage, they will also have the flexibility to choose between either four advanced coursework units or an industry placement alongside their research project.
The PhD (Industry) requires candidates to participate in either four advanced coursework units or a 3 month research-based industry placement. For candidates choosing the coursework option, a list of available units will be provided at the beginning of each term. These units must be advanced level units in any disciplinary area, and meet minimum criteria as described in the PhD (Industry) Course Rules.