This commences with an overview the research methods and outcomes. It is contextualised in terms of the current Australian and international debates about the nature, substance and impact of doctoral education on nations, societies, communities and economies. Four professional disciplines (architecture and building, education, librarianship and nursing) and four academic disciplines (astronomy, chemistry, cultural studies and demography) are selected for analysis of their 1987–2006 PhD thesis records. These selections were made to reflect a range of professional and academic disciplines in Australia and to illustrate the changes that have occurred over the past two decades. The period 1987-2006 covers several major changes in Australian university education and PhD education in particular.
History
Journal
Journal of the world universities forum
Volume
3
Pagination
103 - 116
Location
Altona, Vic.
Open access
Yes
ISSN
1835-2030
eISSN
1835-2049
Language
eng
Publication classification
C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal; C Journal article