哲学博士（PhD）被授予高水平的研究，因此，预计候选人将为他们所选领域的知识做出贡献。
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means:<br><br>Traditional PhD: A PhD candidate's work is assessed on the basis of a c. 100,000 word thesis.<br>PhD by Publication: A PhD candidate's work is assessed on the basis of the submission of a thesis (c. 50,000 words) containing a number of papers written up as journal articles.<br>PhD by Creative Project: A PhD candidate's work is assessed on the basis of a thesis and a project, including but not limited to: a durable record of performance, exhibition of visual arts, writing, design, film, multimedia, CD, DVD, software program or other creative works.<br><br><br>Three years full-time, with the possibility of a six to 12 month extension