At UNSW there are two programs for postgraduate research degrees, most commonly a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and to a lessor extent, a Master of Science (MSc). Research topics can be selected from CCRCs eight main research areas. Potential supervisors can be reached through CCRC People. For a list of current  PhD students and their projects please browse the Postgraduate list.

 

The PhD degree provides training in research up to the level necessary for initiating and carrying out unsupervised original research. Like a MSc degree, the PhD requires the candidate to carry our research on an approved topic, under the supervision of a member of staff. The PhD degree, however, is of a far higher standard than the MSc and demands a much greater capacity for independent and original research. On completion of the research the results are incorporated into a thesis, which is submitted for examination by experts in the field. The PhD usually requires at least three years of full-time study. Part-time PhD candidature is encouraged but only for candidates who can spend at least 20 hours per week on their research and are able to maintain regular contact with the university.

 

 

The MSc degree provides basic training in research. Each candidate is given an individual research topic and carries out research on the topic under the personal supervision of a member of staff within the CCRC. Like a PhD, upon completion of the research, the results are incorporated into a thesis, which is submitted for examination by experts in the field.

 

The School of Mathematics and Statistics runs several postgraduate level coursework degrees, such as Master of Science and Technology in Mathematics or Graduate Diploma in Oceanography. For more information on these courses go to Coursework.

 

 

The University of New South Wales offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate, local and international students. Scholarships are competitive and awarded on the basis of academic merit.

 

For information on postgraduate scholarships for local students go to www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/awards.  For information on postgraduate scholarships for international students go to www.grs.unsw.edu.au/scholarships/endeavourawards. For any other scholarship opportunities go to www.scholarships.unsw.edu.au