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A PhD is a research-focused degree offered across the University, requiring dedicated periods of guided study and investigation that result in novel, meaningful contributions to a field of knowledge. This forward-looking qualification serves as a proven pathway for professionals aspiring to take on leadership roles within their specialized disciplines.
The program equips graduates to assume leadership positions across various sectors that utilize research capabilities to address practical challenges, spanning academia, corporate environments, public institutions, and cultural or community groups.
Career Prospects
This qualification readies sports and exercise science professionals for leadership roles in education, administration, and scientific investigation. Career possibilities extend beyond Australia, offering potential for global professional development.
Pursuing this research-intensive degree allows students to achieve profound subject mastery while cultivating critical competencies in analysis, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination. These sought-after skills open doors to academic positions or roles within industrial research, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised master's by research or bachelor honours degree with first class or second class / division 1 honours, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
Selection criteria also include: research potential, research experience, quality of the research proposal, alignment with the UTS Research Strategy and the strategic goals of the field of specialisation, and the Faculty's ability to offer appropriate supervision in the applicant's chosen field.
Academic IELTS- 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0, or TOEFL- paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based- 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27