Research Degrees at the University of South Australia Professor Philip Weinstein Dean of Graduate Studies Discover the experience. Experience the discovery.

Research Degrees at the University of South Australia

Professor Philip WeinsteinDean of Graduate Studies

Discover the experience. Experience the discovery.

UniSA – in the heart of

Adelaide, where research

students enjoy a great

lifestyle!

Areas of excellence

Institutional Excellence: A University going places

• World University Rankings, UniSA ranked 281st

• Showed the biggest improvement of any Australian university.

Areas of excellence – our students

Problem-solvers and leaders of the future, contributing to the economic and social sustainability of Australia and indeed the world.

• Research student Angela Valamanesh was made a Member for the Order of Australia in 2010.

• MBA student Julian O’Shea was the 2009 Young South Australian of the Year.

Areas of excellence – our infrastructure

The federal government

has awarded UniSA $30m

towards a new $95m

student learning

• PhD suite

• Honours suite 

Institution you have chosen

“Our results show that around 70 per cent of UniSA research assessed is world-class.” - Prof Peter Høj, Vice Chancellor 

• Chemical Sciences, including Physical Chemistry • Engineering, including Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Materials Engineering, Resources Engineering and

Extractive Metallurgy and Chemical and Civil Engineering • Environmental Sciences, including Environmental Science and Management• Medical and Health Sciences, including Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical

Sciences,  Medical Physiology, Public Health and Health Services • Accounting and auditing • Business and management • Language, Communication and Culture, including Cultural Studies and Linguistics • Education Systems • Historical Studies • Law • Mathematical Sciences, including Pure and Applied Maths • Social Work • Tourism • Built Environment and Design, including Urban and Regional Planning • Studies in Creative Arts and Writing, including Visual Arts and Crafts

Destination of choice

UniSA – the destination of choice for PhD students in our areas of research excellence

Excellence in Research Australia

70% World Class Research Areas

Prestige factor

UniSA: exciting, problem-solving research environment

that will make research training both rewarding and fun.

Fun Factor

Destination of choice

Research students are:

• surrounded by leading researchers, fellow students, good equipment and infrastructure

• major contributors to UniSA’s research

• reflecting on the most exciting times of their lives

Destination of choice

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Goals & expectations

Infrastructure

Intellectual climateSkill development

Supervision

Overall satisfaction

UniSA ATN National (2008)

UniSA best of the ATN and > National Average

Postgrad Survey

• Research student guide

• How to succeed as a PhD student

• PORTIA Quick Guide

• Research Degree Graduate Qualities

• Learning & Teaching Unit information

• Library information

• e-grad school information

• Student ombud details

• Unilife diary, membership information, pokit pal

To help you on your journey

At the University of South Australia (UniSA) we aim to infuse these transferable skills to research degree students through a number of activities that include:

Full Spectrum Academic Program

Combining a PhD with a Graduate Certificate in

Education (University Teaching) and supervised

teaching activities including:

• tutoring

• lecturing

• marking

• course co-coordination

• Honours co-supervision

www.unisa.edu.au/easresdeg/

FullSpectrumAcademicScholarship/

FSAScholarship.asp

e-Grad School

Australian Technology Network

• e-Grad Certificate in Research

Commercialisation

• Online Master of R&D Management

• Learning Employment Aptitude Program

(LEAP)

• Research Methodology Online (MORE)

program

• Teaching @ university

• Maximising your career

www.egradschool.edu.au/

Research Education Support Activities

(RESA program)

• Face-to-face workshops

• Online workshops

• Individual consultations

• Writers’ circles

• Support for commencing students in the

first six months of candidature

• Mid-to-late candidature support

• English language support

www.unisa.edu.au/researchsupport/

Opportunities to learn transferable skills

34.5% of PhD students are international

Austria 2Bangladesh 16Botswana 1Cambodia 1Canada 29China 55Colombia 1Denmark 1Egypt 8Ethiopia 4France 3Germany 5Ghana 5Hong Kong 37India 31Indonesia 30Iran (Islamic Republic of) 19

Iraq 4Ireland 1Italy 2Japan 2Korea, Republic of 3

Kuwait 2Madagascar 1Malaysia 49

Maldives 2Mauritius 1Mexico 1Namibia 1Nepal 2Netherlands 3Oman 2Pakistan 8Papua New Guinea 1Philippines 5Poland 2Romania 1Saudi Arabia 1Sierra Leone 1Singapore 39South Africa 1Sri Lanka 6Sweden 1Taiwan 3Thailand 19Turkey 2United Kingdom 6United States 11Vietnam 20Zimbabwe 1

Discover the Experience – a research degree is a whole exercise in skills acquisition and personal development; and

Experience the Discovery – learning new things is fun, and the experience of discovering the new things yourself is fantastic, sometimes life changing.

What to expect

Masters (Research)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

AU $19,000 - $24,000 depending on discipline

2 – 3 – 4 year degrees

www.unisa.edu.au/international

What to expect

Agent contact points

Introduce student to UniSA

Student locates supervisor in an area of interest

Student negotiates research project with supervisor

Student writes research proposal and applies on line

Visa and contract finalisation

Success

Maintaining urban biodiversity

A research degree at UniSA is ajourney not a destination!

Thank you!

Any questions?