The PhD programme aims to develop advanced skills in graduates for a systematic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge in the discipline of study. Graduates/Doctorates will attain substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning. It will prepare graduates for research-based positions in relevant organisations and/or prepare them for a career in academia. Graduates at this level will be able to demonstrate authoritative judgement and responsibility with intellectual independence, initiative and creativity in new situations for further learning, as an expert and leading scholar.

The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD programme is:
a. A Master by Research degree. 
b. Where the Master degree is by coursework a GPA of minimum 4.0 is required plus a completion of a research method course.
c. An Honours Bachelor’s degree with a GPA of minimum 4.0 and above or (First or upper Second-class Honours).
d. Recognized Professional experience: Evidence of academic qualifications and/or experience inclusive of research reports, or dissertations, or publications or other evidence of professional work that satisfies the Dean of the College that, the applicant has sufficient knowledge of the field of study, and capable of undertaking research and the writing of the thesis.
e. Any of the above-listed pre-requisites must have been attained from a recognised institution.