The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality.
A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
Our school is uniquely positioned to bring together the pillars to innovation, offering research and teaching excellence in:
- Industrial Design
- Engineering
- Information & Communications Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Mathematics, Data Science & Analytics
- Construction Management
We offer a large range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that educate the innovators in technology and create the entrepreneurs of the future. To discover these courses, please visit our Future Students' website. Our students have the opportunity to apply their course knowledge to tangible real world challenges, such as the Solar Car project, Formula-SAE project and Unlimited Robotics Club.
The award of a PhD is a recognition of successful research experience of international standard in the discipline.
Doctorates are completed within 3 years full-time candidature, with a maximum enrolment of four years full time, or part-time equivalent.
Candidates undertake their independent research under the expert guidance of a panel of supervisors.
Your career
As a Doctor of Philosophy graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as:
Academia, industry, government and non-government organisations
Scientific research
Specialist consultancy
Research management
Executive-level management