Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)

Overview

• A Doctor of Information Technology will enhance your professional practice and offer career advantages by adding a respected qualification to your credentials.
• Pursue high-level research, and make an original and substantial contribution to knowledge in your field.
• Specialise in multidisciplinary problems suggested by industry, government and commerce.
• Work with joint supervisors both academic, industrial and professional environments.
• Complete in 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
• Flexible study options on campus or externally.

Details

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in science and technology suits graduates with an honours or masters degree who wish to pursue high-level research and be equipped to seek employment in industry, research organisations and universities.

The PhD is awarded in recognition of a candidate’s knowledge and education in a broad field of learning and for notable accomplishment in that field through an original and substantial contribution to knowledge. The candidate’s research must reveal high critical ability and powers of imagination and synthesis and may be in the form of new knowledge or significant and original adaptation, application and interpretation of existing knowledge.

Topics can include multidisciplinary problems suggested by external bodies, for example, industry, government and commerce, with joint supervisors from both academic and outside environments. The candidate’s doctoral work can be undertaken either on campus or at an off-campus location approved by QUT. The candidate’s PhD will be linked with one of the science and technology research areas.

Getting started

Choose a topic

Step 1 - Identify your discipline:

• Biogeoscience
• Cell and molecular biosciences
• Chemistry
• Information systems
• Computer science
• Mathematical sciences
• Medical radiation sciences
• Medical sciences
• Pharmacy
• Physics

Step 2 - Choose a theme from:

• Food
• Energy
• Health
• Environment
• Security
• Information

Step 3 - Contact Science and Engineering’s research degree coordinator.

QUT researchers are available to discuss your topic with you to ensure it has the right scope and scale for your preferred research degree. There are also opportunities for you to align your interests with QUT’s major ongoing research programs. Explore research topics.

Find a supervisor

Connecting with a supervisor for your project is of vital importance. Finding a supervisor

Units

Entry requirements

Applicants must have a relevant first- or second-class division A honours degree or equivalent from QUT or another recognised institution.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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