Research Degrees
Southern Cross University is particularly strong in applied research and has considerable strengths in engaging industry and community in its research endeavours.
The Division of Research, in line with the university's mission, concentrates on developing research activities in fields of national and international significance. Among other roles, the Division ensures quality in postgraduate research candidate recruitment, supervision, examination and support, and acts to remove barriers wherever possible to research candidates achieving their goals.
PhD and Masters by Thesis
The PhD and Masters by Thesis are primarily programs of research work carried out under supervision, with the emphasis on research differentiating them from professional degrees. The research culminates in the analysis of data and the writing of a major thesis.
Updated: 19 July 2011