Overview

La Trobe University’s Doctor of Letters degree is the highest qualification awarded by the University in the fields of:Arts, Social Sciences and Communications,Business and Commerce,Education and Teaching.The Doctor of Letters is an advanced research qualification above the requirements of a doctoral degree, recognising our eminent scholars who have made internationally … For more content click the Read more button below. Eligibility for the Doctor of Letters is based on your published scholarly record produced prior to acceptance into candidature which is then examined by international peers.  This unsupervised course provides an opportunity to reflect on your significant and sustained original contributions to knowledge and your impact in your given field(s) or profession.

Portfolio

DVC (Research & Industry Engagement)

School

Graduate Research School

Course coordinator

Dan Bendrups

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora), Mildura, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga, Shepparton

Course instance contact

Dan Bendrups

Course duration (full time)

1 year

Course duration (part time)

2 years

Study level

Research

AQF level

Level 10 - Higher Doctorate

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Doctor of Letters, candidates must normally submit for successful examination: A summary of the published work being submitted, in chronological and/or thematic groupings where appropriate. An outline of the candidate’s contribution to the research and the published work where the work includes any jointly … For more content click the Read more button below. A statement confirming that the submission contains no work for which a degree has been awarded by La Trobe or any other University. The published work (in English) and any appropriate framing material. A durable, digital record of any additional materials if applicable, such as catalogues, journals or research artefacts.

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate your distinguished original contributions to knowledge in the form of new knowledge or significant and original adaptations of existing knowledge.
2.
Position your body of work in the relevant field(s) of knowledge, explaining how it has significantly impacted the direction of research or practice.
3.
Apply expert knowledge and specialised research skills to demonstrate your intellectual independence, international standing and authoritative judgement.