Study Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology) at Deakin University in Australia, Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment
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Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Explore various theories surrounding political, social and contemporary issues in information technology through academically supervised research through the Doctor of Philosophy – Information Technology. With the guidance and supervision of our internationally recognised research staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, you will undertake research to develop an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.By generating a substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area – in the form of a thesis – you will become an expert in your field and advance your career prospects.The Doctor of Philosophy is normally completed over two to four years of full-time or part-time equivalent and can be studied online or on campus. You will be referred to prospective supervisors in order to establish a possible research project.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment

CRICOS

006265D

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$45,600.00 (US$ 30,051) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Venue

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

75 Pigdons Road,

Waurn Ponds,

Victoria,

3216, Geelong, Australia

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
A$45,600.00 (US$ 30,051) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Melbourne Burwood Campus

221 Burwood Highway,

BURWOOD,

Victoria,

3125, MELBOURNE, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either:

a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent

a higher degree by research (HDR) in a related area

English Language Requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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