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Overview
- Produce a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in your chosen specialisation.
- Maintain regular contact with supervisors and participate in University scholarly activities such as seminars, teaching and publication; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis.
- External program candidates may research in a workplace away from QUT, either domestically or overseas.
| QUT course code | IF49 |
| Course duration | 3 years full time
6 years part time |
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| Course contact | Enquire |
| CRICOS code | 006367J |
Details
This program provides in-depth research training in particular areas of built environment and engineering while broadening knowledge in a chosen discipline area. The principal component of a doctoral degree is a substantial piece of research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the area.
Doctoral studies normally include assessed coursework; participation in university scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication; regular meetings with supervisors; a program of supervised research and investigation; and preparation of a thesis. Confirmation of PhD candidature is required after 12 months through a written submission and seminar.
External programs
In the external program candidates conduct research away from QUT, often in the workplace, in Australia or overseas. Videoconferencing, email and other technologies make it possible to participate in activities such as seminar delivery and progress reporting.
Candidates would normally undertake their confirmation of candidature and final seminar in person. A QUT staff member of the supervisory team would normally visit the candidate at their research site at least once during their candidature. External candidates must normally spend a minimum of three months at QUT and be present in person for their confirmation of candidature and final seminar.
Units
Entry requirements
Minimum academic requirements
Still not sure if you meet the entry requirements? Contact us.
Don't meet the academic requirements? We can help!
We offer pathway courses to help you meet the academic requirements for this course.
- Accelerated Foundation
- Standard Foundation
- Extended Foundation
- University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which pathway course you should enrol in.
Minimum English language requirements
Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.
| IELTS (International English Language Testing System) | |
|---|---|
| overall | 6.5 |
| listening | 6.0 |
| reading | 6.0 |
| writing | 6.0 |
| speaking | 6.0 |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | |
|---|---|
| overall | 90.0 |
| listening | 20.0 |
| reading | 20.0 |
| writing | 20.0 |
| speaking | 20.0 |
Don't have IELTS or TOEFL score you need? We can help!
We offer courses to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.
When you apply for this course, we'll recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Haven't completed an IELTS or TOEFL test? We can help!
You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.
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.
2012: $13700 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)
Scholarships and financial support
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Apply
How to apply for Doctor of Philosophy (Built Environment, Engineering)
You apply directly to QUT for all our research degrees.
Are you ready to submit your application?
You're ready if you have:
- Looked at our research areas
- Selected your degree
- Checked you meet the entry requirements
- Checked if you're eligible for a scholarship
- Agreed on a supervisor with your faculty
- Discussed your options and developed your topic
- Written your research proposal
- Gathered your supporting documents
All done? Then you're ready to apply.
