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Overview

  • 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 from academic, industrial and professional environments.
  • Complete in 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
Careers
  • Actuary
  • Data Communications Specialist
  • Mathematician
  • Statistician
QUT course code IF49
Attendance Part time or Full time
Course duration 3 years full time
6 years part time
Start month
Note: At any time
Delivery On campus
  • Kelvin Grove
  • Gardens Point
Faculty
  • Science and Engineering Faculty
Course contact
CRICOS code006367J

Details

Getting started

Choose a topic

Step 1 - Identify your discipline:

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

Candidates must have a relevant first-class or second-class division A (upper division) honours degree or an appropriate masters degree.

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.

Aust citizens or PRs will be awarded an RTS/RTA place or a QUT sponsorship for tuition fees. If you exceed the max time, you will be charged - 2012: $12,400 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

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

View all scholarships

Apply

How to apply for Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)

You apply directly to QUT for all our research degrees.

Are you ready to submit your application?

You're ready if you have:

  1. Looked at our research areas
  2. Selected your degree
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked if you're eligible for a scholarship
  5. Agreed on a supervisor with your faculty
  6. Discussed your options and developed your topic
  7. Written your research proposal
  8. Gathered your supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

Submit your application