PhD candidates are required to make a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession by submitting one of the following, each equivalent to 70,000 – 100,000 words:
The candidate is expected to conduct independent research of high originality and quality; independently conceive of, design, conduct and complete a research project; develop a critical knowledge and understanding of the research area and methodological approaches; and communicate convincingly with relevant audiences.
We believe engineers continue to design the future of the world, from next-generation computers to industrial robots. That’s why we offer engineering courses at Swinburne Sarawak.
Engineering courses take you on a journey through a field that creates solutions to today’s problems. We provide you with the comprehensive understanding and practical skills needed to design, build and maintain our built environment. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn how to create innovative and sustainable products. It’s just a matter of choosing the course that suits your future career.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have the confidence and skills to apply your knowledge to the workplace.
An engineering course could lead to a future within civil, construction, mechanical, network and telecommunication environments.
Duration
The duration of a full-time PhD course is based entirely on the presentation of a major thesis to the satisfaction of the University’s Higher Degrees Committee.
Contact Institution / Faculty directly
Swinburne University of Technology (Sarawak Campus)
Jalan Simpang Tiga,
KUCHING,
Sarawak,
93350, Malaysia
A candidate must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) in that discipline.
A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honors degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honors degree class 1n (average grade between 80-100) or Class 2Ab (average grade between 70-79) level.
Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualification below, at the required standard of achievement:
English language requirements:
Applicants must produce evidence of adequate language capability in written and spoken English through one of the following:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.