Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Information valid for students commencing 2013
This program is not available to International students.
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2013
Any
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7507
Faculty
Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
A candidate applies for entry to the Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on the basis of substantial published original and scholarly work.
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Letters (DLitt) studies.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Arts.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
This program is not available to international students.
Why study the Doctor of Letters?
The highest academic award in humanities, the DLitt, should not be confused with a PhD. This award is designed to give formal public recognition to eminent scholars who have made substantial, original and distinguished contributions to knowledge in the humanities. Eligibility for the award is on the basis of published scholarly work judged by national and international peers to indicate the candidate's authoritative standing in the field of humanities and achievements in the advancement of knowledge. All applications must be accompanied by a recommendation from the Head of the relevant school together with a commitment that the school will meet associated costs.
What you can study
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
A candidate applies for entry to the Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on the basis of substantial published original and scholarly work.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through the Faculty of Arts.
Click here for application procedures for Australian students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
A candidate applies for entry to the Doctor of Letters (DLitt) on the basis of substantial published original and scholarly work.
Visa requirements
CRICOS Code: 037378E
International students must undertake this program on campus at UQ on a full time basis to be eligible to apply for an Australian student visa. Please contact UQ International.
Click here for more information on applying for a visa.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged through .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Australian students (including Australian citizens or permanent residents and New Zealand citizens) are
currently exempt from paying tuition fees for Doctor of Letters (DLitt) studies.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply to Higher Doctorates; however an examination fee may apply.
Fees calculator
Select the Fees Calculator to guide you through a series of options allowing you to select details of courses you are interested in studying to estimate your fees for a semester.
Fee rules
View the 2013 Fee Rules.
Program Rules and Requirements
To complete the Doctor of Letters
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland rules, particularly the General Award Rules, which govern the conduct of UQ programs. Students will find a link to the General Award Rules, and other University rules, on the University Rules page.
Eligibility for the award is assessed on the basis of published scholarly work that is judged by national and international peers to indicate the candidate's authoritative standing in the field of humanities and his or her achievements in the advancement of knowledge.
