Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio

The Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio will enable you to complete a PhD thesis that incorporates your pre-existing peer-reviewed research outputs as a substantial component of the thesis allowing you to gain recognition for your significant contribution to research in your discipline. You will compile these outputs into a single body of work that is unified through the development of a literature review discussion and future directions chapters. If you already have a significant record of published research in your field or are looking for a way to have your current research portfolio formally recognised then the Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio may be ideal for you. The Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio offers you the opportunity to complete a PhD thesis that incorporates your pre-existing peer-reviewed research outputs as a substantial component of your thesis. CQUniversity supervisors will guide you to compile your research portfolio into a single body of work unified through the development of a literature review discussion and future chapters to be presented and examined by a panel of academic experts to ensure it meets our stringent doctoral guidelines. Entry into this course requires you to have a substantial existing body of peer-reviewed publications as outlined in the Doctor of Philosophy by Portfolio Course Rules Policy and Procedure (section 4.3 and 4.4). The Policy and Procedure notes that the University will consider applications for admission to candidature for PhD by Portfolio from individuals who can clearly demonstrate existing peer-reviewed research outputs to be considered for an award of a doctoral degree. In particular such output must be work for which the applicant is largely responsible (for example as demonstrated by authorship sequence) cogent occurring within a unified area of study and of a volume and quality that aligns with the expectations of an Australian doctoral degree. In addition to existing peer-reviewed outputs an applicant is required to hold the following qualifications has been awarded a Masters degree either by research or with a substantial element (typically one-third) of research work within it from a university or any other approved institution