Undertake a PhD by Prior Published Work at Flinders

This 6-12 month degree is available to individuals who have already generated a range of high-quality refereed publications that form a substantial contribution to knowledge.

Deciding to complete a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a major step, personally and professionally.  Just over 1% of the world’s population holds a doctoral-level qualification.  What is rarely discussed is the diversity of doctoral qualifications that are available.  One of the lesser-known modes of the philosophical doctorate (PhD) is the PhD by Prior Published Work.

Overview

This mode of PhD is particularly configured for professionals in a diversity of fields.  From urban planning to surgeons, from creative writers to educators, from social workers to engineers. Professionals who have accompanied their careers with research and publications have a particular form of doctoral qualification developed for their needs.

The PhD by Prior Published Work has its origins in the United Kingdom. It was a strategy to credential experienced academics who had a suite of refereed publications but who had not undertaken a doctorate.  A careful and considered curricula strategy was configured to create a pathway to the qualification.

If you have published a series of refereed articles and/or scholarly monographs, then this PhD may be an option for you. Read through the information below to answer many of your questions and to assist in the preparation for your application.