Higher Degree Research (PhD)
Higher Degrees by Research lead to either Masters or Doctoral awards and are designed to assist graduates to investigate and contribute to advanced knowledge in their chosen discipline and to develop proficiency in conducting research.
To be eligible for consideration for admission to a Master by research degree an applicant must normally possess a Bachelor degree from a recognized tertiary institution with an acceptable level of attainment in an appropriate area of study. To be eligible for admission to a Doctor of Philosophy program a candidate must normally possess either a Bachelor degree with first-class or second-class honours division 1, or a Master degree with a substantial research component from a recognised university or other tertiary institution.
The program of advanced study and research for the degree includes the submission of a thesis embodying the results of the student’s work. The thesis for a PhD must form a distinct contribution to the knowledge of the subject and afford evidence of originality by the discovery of new facts or the exercise of independent critical power. A candidate’s program of study must be supervised by a member academic staff of the University, and will normally be carried out within the University.
For further information for prospective students, please visit the Future Research Students page and for current research activities visit the Research Degrees page, the Research Section and the Departments pages.
The Faculty is committed to providing the support needed by its research students to undertake quality research and complete their degree on time. Support includes teaching and supervision; adequate physical resources; and funding for essential research costs and approved conference travel.
Macquarie values highly the contribution of postgraduate students to the University’s research program. The University has distinguished itself as one of Australia’s leading research universities through outstanding achievements in terms of Centres of Excellence, research income, citations ranking, its highly successful Research Park, and commercialisation of intellectual property
The Faculty of Business and Economics offers Higher Degree Research Programs leading to Doctor of Philosophy and Masters of Pilosophy. Please note that the Faculty offers PhD scholarships in addition to the University scholarships.
Students who do not satisfy the requirement of a substantial research experience, may qualify for entry to a PhD by successful completion of the Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods.
Applicants for research degrees are expected to investigate the various research areas in the Faculty, scrutinize the appropriate Department websites and contact the Higher Degree Research Manager to advise the project topic.
The Higher Degree Research Manager will then match the applicant with an appropriate supervisor. prior to completing their application..
When the appropriate supervision is in place, applicants should familiarize themselves with the Student Support section of the website. The How to apply page provides information on admission fees, forms and important dates.
The Faculty of Business and Economics Higher Degree Research Guide is a comprehensive guide to all matters relating to research degrees in Business and Economics for candidates. The Higher Degree Research Office Guide for Candidates and Supervisors also has a wealth of information for research candidates at Macquarie University.
A number of Postgraduate Degrees by Coursework are also offered by the Faculty. Please contact the Department in charge for information.