Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Information valid for students commencing 2015
The Doctor of Letters is This program is not available to International students..
Duration
Please contact the faculty regarding the duration of this program.
Commencing 2015
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
8
Program code
7507
Faculty
Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching 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.
AQF level
AQF level 10
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
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.
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
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the .
Click here for application procedures for International students.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Fees for International students
Tuition fees do not apply for Higher Doctorates.
Program requirements for the Doctor of Letters
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.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
