Content
Doctor of Philosophy
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • Fraser Coast
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Domestic full fee paying
    AUD 16720
Start
  • Semester 1 (February)
  • Semester 2 (July)
Flexibility
  • On-campus
  • Distance
Campus
  • Springfield
  • Toowoomba
  • Fraser Coast
Duration
  • 3 years or part time equivalent
Units
  • 24 units
Approximate annual fees
  • Distance/Online
    AUD 19440
  • On-campus
    AUD 19200

What will I study?

Residential schools

In addition to the courses listed below, external students will also have the opportunity to come on-campus for face-to-face lectures and tutorials, use the facilities and to meet staff and other students.

Program structure

Courses to be studied Units
Core courses 1
Specialisation courses 5-7
Plus Postgraduate Education Electives 0-2
Total 8

Please note: the courses listed below are a sample only and current students should consult the USQ Handbook for their recommended enrolment patterns.
Core Courses:
EDU8719Contemporary Issues Conference
LIN5000The Nature of Language
LIN8001Principles of Second Language Learning
LIN8002Methodology in Teaching a Second Language
Select two units from the following:
EDR8005Discourse Analysis
LIN8006Computer-Assisted Language Learning
LIN8015Introduction to Sociolinguistics
PLUS two Postgraduate Education Electives