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Professional Doctorate (Research)

Torrens University Australia

Adelaide, Australia

Tuition Fee AU$ 68,700
Country Rank#38
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

This Professional Doctorate (Research) is a research degree which facilitates you in researching ideas for change. Supported by nine research training subjects, you are required to conduct independent research under the supervision of experts in your field. You will be required to identify and source your own organisational partner and choose one of the professional practice streams in your chosen field These include leadership, change management, Policy and governance, technology, and innovation.

If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to gain credit with us to recognise your prior learning. Please talk to the team about our Credit Policy.

Course Content
The Professional Doctorate (Research) is comprised of independent research under the guidance of experienced supervisors, culminating in the submission of a thesis and advanced professional practice portfolio. You will be required to provide an Expression of Interest including professional experience and your stream of interest as part of your initial application. The course streams include leadership, innovation, technology, policy and governance and change management applied in your chosen professional sector. The following nine research training units are to be completed for the Professional Doctorate (Research), eight to exit with the Graduate Diploma of Research.
- RES611 Critical Literature Review
- RES 612 Developing the Research Proposal
- RES613 Methodology and Design
- RES614 Preliminary Research thesis
- RES615 Research communication
- RES616 Leading research, innovation and commercialisation
- DSGN6028 Design Futures
- DSGN6029 Research and Innovation
- Choice of method Elective: Statistics and Qualitative methods
Entry Requirement
- Australian master's degree or overseas equivalent, AND
- Seven years' practice at an advanced level in a position of responsibility or five years practice at an executive level and currently in a position of influence in the chosen profession, OR
- An extensive track record of executive achievement in the workplace or in professional practice
- Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $68,700

Cost Of Studying At Torrens University Australia

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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