C02047v1 Doctor of Philosophy

Note(s)

Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the Faculty or the University Graduate School for further details.

A limited number of stipends are available at $22,000 per annum from the Faculty of Information Technology.

Overview

The PhD is a University-wide degree which involves an intense period of supervised study and research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. The degree is awarded to candidates who, through original investigation, make a distinct and significant contribution to knowledge in their field of specialisation.

The course enables students to advance themselves in their career in computing and information technology. It offers flexibility in the choice of topic of research so it may be closely aligned with the student's professional career. Students enrol in a thesis subject that best relates to their area of research: computer systems.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants should hold a First Class or Second Class Honours (Division 1) degree with a major computing component or have previously undertaken other postgraduate studies in computing.

Prospective applicants are expected to have a developed interest in a specific area of research, and should have a proposal for research work in that area.

Before submitting a formal application for admission to this degree course, applicants should first seek the approval of a Faculty supervisor for their proposed research work.

Course duration and attendance

The maximum course duration is four years of full-time, or six years of part-time study.

Students can complete in less than the maximum time. Candidates who already possess a degree at Master's level may be permitted to complete their PhD in two years of full-time research, or three years of part-time research.

The Faculty of Information Technology has a strong preference for research work that proceeds at a full-time pace. However, this preference should not be seen as a deterrent to those students who wish to remain in employment. Students who are working in a full-time job are encouraged to select a topic for their research which is closely aligned with their professional work.

Course structure

Candidates are expected to complete two subjects, covering IT research preparation and IT research methods respectively (some candidates may be exempt from completing these subjects).

Candidates are also required to submit a thesis, under the supervision of appropriate members of academic staff. A formal course of study or other work may also be prescribed.

Candidates are required to submit, in consultation with their supervisor(s), a progress report at the end of each semester, and to complete a Doctoral Assessment and seminar.

Course completion requirements

Other information

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