Batchelor Institute Graduate School offers higher degree by research programs at the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master by Research (MA Phil) levels. Below is information on the awards, including eligibility requirements and steps for applying for admission.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) provides eligible individuals with the opportunity to undertake the most advanced post-graduate research degree. At the centre of this award is recognition of the richness and diversity of Indigenous perspectives, ontologies, epistemologies and methodological approaches. As a three year (minimum) full-time equivalent award candidates will be provided with opportunities to develop their application of knowledge and skills through: Master classes; networking opportunities; partnership events; and the completion of research milestones, including engagement in a research ethics process; opportunities for conference presentations and tailored professional and skills development.
To gain admission to the PhD Indigenous Perspectives the applicant must have a:
- Honours Degree with a 2A grade or above (or equivalent); or
- A Masters by coursework with a substantial research component; and/or
- A Masters by Research; and/or
- If applying for admission on the basis of there being a practice-based output or practice-led component within the research, evidence of experience and/or recognition in the relevant field must be provided.
Information on the application process can be found at How to Apply
Information on support and scholarships available to successful applicants can be found at Scholarships and Support.
The Doctor of Philosophy is an AQF Level 10 award. Graduates at this level will have a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and experience in specialised research skills for the advancement of learning and/or for professional practice. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by education and training institutions. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded the qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with the qualification.
See AQF Levels for more information.
Master by Research
The Master by Research (MA Phil) provides eligible individuals with the opportunity to undertake an advanced post-graduate research program. At the center of this award is recognition of the richness and diversity of Indigenous perspectives, ontologies, epistemologies and methodological approaches. As a two year full time (minimum) equivalent award candidates will be provided with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills for research through: Master classes; networking opportunities; partnership events; and the completion of research milestones, including engagement in a research ethics process; opportunities for conference presentations and tailored professional and skills development.
To gain admission to the Master by Research Indigenous Perspectives the applicant must have a:
- Bachelor Degree with Honours and/or (equivalent)
- Graduate Diploma which included a research component; and/or
- Bachelor Degree in relevant discipline area plus practice based experience and/or recognition in their field that demonstrates a capacity to undertake study at a Masters by Research level
Information on the application process can be found at How to Apply
Information on support and scholarships available to successful applicants can be found at Scholarships and Support.
The Master by Research is an AQF Level 9 award. Graduates at this level will develop specialised knowledge and skills for research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national, comprehensive system of qualifications offered by education and training institutions. Each AQF qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of knowledge and skills that a graduate who has been awarded the qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning and experience associated with the qualification.
See AQF Levels for more information.