PhDs
Our PhD programs
- Doctor of Philosophy (Built Environment, Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Industries)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Health)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Law and Justice)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
QUT's well-established links with industry provide the practical support needed for my research into strategies for designing buildings with improved energy performance. [...] The skills that I am developing in the process are providing invaluable to my professional development, and have greatly increased my career options.Bianca Toth,
PhD candidate, School of Design
What is a PhD?
A PhD challenges you to make a significant and original contribution to knowledge in your field by developing new ideas, or new ways of approaching existing problems.
Through the course of your PhD, you will help develop new theories, methodologies and models that may shape the future of your profession or discipline.
At QUT, students normally:
- complete a literature review
- develop and refine a research problem
- present a research theory at a confirmation seminar
- complete a program of research which tests the theory
- complete a final thesis or dissertation of findings.
What can I research?
Depending on the faculty you study in, you can either design your own topic for research, or choose from suggested student topics. If you are designing your own topic, we strongly suggest aligning the topic with one of our research areas.
Who should consider a PhD?
A PhD is ideal if you:
- want to make a significant original contribution to your field
- plan to pursue a career in industry, government or academia
- are self-motivated and able to commit to a large-scale project over several years.
To qualify for entry to a PhD, you usually need to have:
- successfully completed a masters by research
- begun a masters by research, and progressed to the PhD program after 12 months
- or graduated from an honours degree with a First Class or 2A Honours.
How long will a PhD take?
A PhD usually takes a minimum of:
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time.
Example timeline of a PhD (PDF file, 21.6 KB)
How much will it cost?
There are no fees for PhDs for Australian citizens and permanent residents.
You may be eligible for a scholarship to help cover your costs while you're studying.
Joint PhD
You may be able to complete a joint PhD, studying with QUT and another leading university in Australia or overseas.
A joint PhD:
- allows you to enrol at QUT and one of our partner institutions simultaneously
- enables you to submit one thesis for recognition by both universities
- requires dual supervision.
Find out more about joint PhD opportunities.
King Saud University PhD Program
Contact the Research Students Centre
Industry Doctoral Training Centre
Our Industry Doctoral Training Centre aims to address the skills shortage in mathematical sciences by providing a PhD program in collaboration with major business and industry organisations.
Contacts
Research Admissions
- Phone: 3138 4475
- Int. phone: +61 7 3138 4475
- Fax: 3138 1304
- Email: research.enrolment@qut.edu.au
Level 4, 88 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove QLD
4059
Postal address:
Research Students Centre
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
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