Research Higher Degrees
The School welcomes applications from students interested in undertaking a research higher degree (PhD/MPhil) in any of its four program areas:
Students with undergraduate and honours degrees in related disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
The School of Social Science research higher degree program features:
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World Class ResearchOur staff specialise in a variety of research areas across the social sciences, while our Cultural Heritage Unit and our links to the Institute for Social Science Research offer the opportunity to utilise your skills and knowledge in cutting edge research projects and real world applications. The inaugural federal government Excellence in Reasearch Assessment highlighted the School's outstanding research pedigree. |
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Highest Quality Support and ResourcesOur School prides itself on high quality supervision for our RHD students. Visit our staff page to see the areas of expertise of our academic staff and choose the best fit for your supervisory team.Choosing the UQ School of Social Science for your higher degree study will also give you access to world class facilities and resources, such as the Anthropology Museum collection, Archaeology Laboratories and the UQ Graduate School. |
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Collegial AtmosphereBy undertaking a research higher degree with the School of Social Science, you will be joining more than 80 other students who are undertaking a variety of exciting research projects across our four disciplines.
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To find out how to apply for research higher degree study with the School of Social Science, please follow this link - http://socialscience.uq.edu.au/rhd-process
For more information about fees and scholarships available, please follow this link for Australian domestic students or this link for International students. If you are unsure about your status, please contact our RHD administration officer at RHDsocialscience@uq.edu.au. |
Resources for current Research Higher Degree students:
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Milestone Information for Current RHD Students |
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Current RHD StudentsA list of our current RHD students and their topics |
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Financial Support to RHD Students - School PolicyPostgraduate Studies Committee School of Social Science, The University of Queensland September 2009 Preamble In its mission to enhance its current reputation as the leading school of its type i... |
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Orientation ManualSchool of Social Science Orientation Manual |
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Research Higher Degree Application ProcessThe process of making an application involves a number of steps. Step 1 Visit the staff page and identify the possible academic staff who may be able to act as advisors of your proposed research. Step 2... |
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School Open Space Policy |
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