Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded on the basis of a thesis of approximately 80,000–100,000 words, which demonstrates independent, sustained and academically supervised research investigating a specialised topic. The PhD is awarded to research that makes a significant new contribution to the discipline.

Graduating with a PhD marks a student’s admission to the community of Engineering scholars.

Supervision

All PhD projects are supervised by one or more members of the School’s academic staff. Supervisors provide guidance throughout the project, from design and execution to analysis of results.

Entry Requirements

The criteria for assessing eligibility for candidature are:

Minimum qualifications

Normally a four-year degree at H1 (80%+) level.

Relevance of the degree

The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended PhD, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended PhD.

Evidence of research ability

Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project/component that accounts for at least 25% of their year’s work at 4th year or at Masters level. Graduates of certain professional degrees at the University of Melbourne, including MBBS, BVSc, LLB, BPhysio and BEng are deemed to have met this requirement.

Currency of applicant’s knowledge of the discipline

The applicant’s degree/s and/or professional experience must demonstrate that their knowledge of the discipline in which they plan to undertake their research higher degree is current.

Assessment of level of commitment

Based on interview or other communication, an assessment should be made of the level of understanding, motivation and time commitment of the student for the proposed program of study. For example, a full-time student would be expected to devote at least 40 hours a week and a part-time student about half of this.

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the University of Melbourne’s English language entry requirements.

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