Phuc Huyen Do

having fulfilled all the conditions prescribed by the

University has been admitted to the degree of

Doctor of Philosophy

Chancellor

Vice-Chancellor and President

Given under seal

Vice-President (Administration) and University Registrar
21 January 2022
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 The Australian Higher Education
1 | the graduate Graduation Statement is provided
by Australian higher education
institutions to graduating students
Name: Phuc Huyen Do on completion of the requirements
for a particular higher education
Student Number: 8653879 award. It provides a description of
the nature, level, context and status
of studies that were pursued by the
individual named. Its purpose is to
assist in both national and
2 | the award international recognition of
Australian qualifications and to
promote international mobility and
Name of Award: Doctor of Philosophy professional recognition of
graduates.
Detail:
certification
The Doctor of Philosophy is a postgraduate degree normally completed in three to four
years of full-time study or the equivalent part-time study. Admission requirements include Date: 21 January 2022
a relevant first class or second class division A honours degree , or an appropriate masters
degree or professional doctorate from a recognised institution, or equivalent. Candidates
complete a core unit and a research thesis that is independently assessed by at least two
external examiners. The degree is awarded in recognition of scholarly accomplishments in LEANNE HARVEY
a specific field through an original and substantial contribution to new knowledge. The Vice-President (Administration)
language of instruction is English. and University Registrar

The Doctor of Philosophy is located at Level 10 of the Australian Qualification Framework.

3 | awarding institution
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) focuses on being ‘the university for the
real world’. It maintains close links with industry, and delivers professionally relevant
courses with a balanced mix of theory and practical experience. Where appropriate,
courses are accredited and reviewed by external professional bodies and industry
associations. QUT was established by an Act of the Queensland Parliament in 1989
and is listed as an Australian University on the Tertiary Education Quality and
Standards Agency’s National Register of Higher Education Providers. The
University’s Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas
Students number is 00213J.

Additional information can be found at www.qut.edu.au

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4 | graduate's academic achievements
Doctor of Philosophy
IF49 Version 2

Thesis Title:
Violence and Adversity Among Pregnant Women and New Mothers in Central Vietnam
Thesis Abstract:
This thesis examines the cyclical nature of interpersonal violence and its adverse impact on birth outcomes and maternal
wellbeing in Vietnam. The mixed-methods design included a systematic review and meta-analysis, a qualitative needs and
resources assessment with health and social care professionals, and a short-term prospective birth cohort study with
women recruited in the third trimester of pregnancy. Exposure to violence during pregnancy is associated with mothers ’
mental distress and adverse birth outcomes. The study also reveals health problems linked with the mothers ’ exposure to
violence when they were children. Findings can be applied to improving maternal healthcare services.

Units of Study
Unit Code Unit Title Grade Description Credit Points
Research Period 2, 2017
IFT864.1 Thesis S Satisfactory
Semester 2, 2017
IFN001.5 Advanced Information Research Skills 7 High Distinction 4

Doctor of Philosophy
Course requirements completed on 08 December 2021
Conferred on 21 January 2022

Key to grading:
Grade From Semester 1, 2009 From Semester 1, 1985
7 High Distinction
6 Distinction
5 Credit
S Satisfactory
4 Pass
3 Fail Low Pass
S3 Not Applicable Pass Supplementary
U Unsatisfactory
2 Fail
S2 Not Applicable Fail Supplementary
1 Low Fail
K Withdrawn - Failure
A Result Unfinalised
SA Supplementary Assessment
DA Deferred Assessment
T Assessment Continues

Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated from the grades obtained from semester one 1985 onwards and weighted by the
credit points of the unit using the formula and assumption as described in the Manual of Policies and Procedures (MOPP)
www.mopp.qut.edu.au

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5 | description of the australian higher education system
Introduction
The Australian higher education system consists of self -governing public and private universities and higher education institutions
that award higher education qualifications.

The Australian Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a single national,
comprehensive system of qualifications offered by higher education
institutions (including universities), vocational education and training
institutions and secondary schools.

The AQF has 10 levels, each with defined criteria based on a taxonomy of learning outcomes. Higher education qualifications are
placed between level 5 (the Diploma) and level 10 (the Doctoral Degree). The Bachelor Degree is at level 7. Each AQF
qualification has a set of descriptors which define the type and complexity of knowledge, skills and application of the knowledge
and skills that a graduate who has been awarded that qualification has attained, and the typical volume of learning associated with
that qualification type. The full set of levels criteria and qualification type descriptors can be found by visiting www.aqf.edu.au.

The main AQF qualifications awarded by higher education institutions are Bachelor Degrees , Masters Degrees and Doctoral
Degrees. There are also three qualifications at the sub-degree level: the Diploma, the Advanced Diploma and the Associate
Degree. At the graduate level but below the Masters Degree are the Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma.

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 Level Summary Qualification Type

Level 1 Graduates at this level will have knowledge and skills for initial work, Certificate I
community involvement and/or further learning
Level 2 Graduates at this level will have knowledge and skills for work in a defined Certificate II
context and/or further learning
Level 3 Graduates at this level will have theoretical and practical knowledge and Certificate III
skills for work and/or further learning
Level 4 Graduates at this level will have theoretical and practical knowledge and Certificate IV
skills for specialised and/or skilled work and/or further learning
Level 5 Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for Diploma
skilled and/or paraprofessional work and/or further learning

Level 6 Graduates at this level will have broad knowledge and skills for Advanced Diploma
paraprofessional and/or highly skilled work and/or further learning Associate Degree
Level 7 Graduates at this level will have broad and coherent knowledge and skills Bachelor Degree
for professional work and/or further learning
Level 8 Graduates at this level will have advanced knowledge and skills for Bachelor Honours Degree
professional highly skilled work and/or further learning Graduate Certificate
Graduate Diploma

Level 9 Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for Masters Degree
research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning

Level 10 Graduates at this level will have systematic and critical understanding of a Doctoral Degree
complex field of learning and specialised research skills for the
advancement of learning and/or for professional practice

Admission
Requirements for admission to particular awards are set by higher education institutions and provide a range of routes for entry and
only admit those students considered to have potential to complete an award successfully. Admission of school leavers to
undergraduate awards is typically on the basis of the level of achievement in Year 12 secondary education, although some
institutions and awards also use interviews, portfolios or demonstrated interest or aptitude. Most institutions also provide alternative
entry provisions via bridging or foundation programs for mature age students or other special provisions, such as recognition of prior
learning from previous study. Admission to post-graduate awards is generally based on the level of achievement in previous higher
education studies and in most cases, admission to PhD awards is based on high achievement in a research Masters Degree or in a
Bachelor Degree with first class honours or second class honours division A .

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 Quality
Quality assurance and stringent approval requirements for higher education institutions ensure that Australia has an international
reputation for high quality education.

The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) was established on 30 July 2011 as a new national regulator and
quality assurance agency for higher education. TEQSA is an independent body with the powers to regulate university and
non-university higher education providers, monitor quality against standards.

From 29 January 2012 TEQSA assumed responsibility for registering and re-registering providers and accrediting and re-accrediting
awards for higher education providers that do not have authority to accredit their own awards. At the time of registration,
re-registration, accreditation and/or re-accreditation, TEQSA evaluates the performance of a higher education provider against the
Higher Education Standards Framework. The Standards Framework comprises: Provider Registration, Category, and Course
Accreditation Standards, and Qualification Standards ( based on the AQF).

The Higher Education Standards Panel, which is independent from TEQSA, is responsible for developing and monitoring the
Standards Framework.

TEQSA also undertakes quality assessments of individual providers or reviews issues within the sector across a cohort (thematic
reviews). These reviews help to identify sectoral good practice, guide sectoral quality enhancement and inform policy and research.

TEQSA’s primary aim is to ensure that students receive a high quality education at any of Australia 's higher education institutions.

All higher education institutions receiving Australian Government financial support must meet quality and accountability
requirements that are set out in the Higher Education Support Act 2003. The Australian Government also uses a range of tools to
measure and monitor the quality of outcomes, while the interests of international students are protected by the Education Services
for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS),
providing tuition assurance and ensuring that institutions listed on CRICOS meet defined minimum standards.

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