Program Overview

Introduction to the PhD Program

The PhD program, also known as a Doctor of Philosophy, doctorate, or doctoral degree, is designed to develop independent researchers who make an original contribution to knowledge. During the program, students have the flexibility to solve a problem and develop advanced research skills with the support of the university's researchers and facilities.

Degree Structure

• Standard duration: 4 years (full-time) or 8 years (part-time)
• After graduation: Students will hold an internationally-recognized Doctorate in Philosophy and can use the title Doctor.
• Outputs: Project deliverables will be agreed upon with supervisors and faculties. It doesn't need to be a thesis; it could include a variety of tangible deliverables like a patent, algorithm, policy proposal, or enterprise.
• Open to: Domestic and international students who meet eligibility requirements.

About the PhD Program

Students may be interested in a PhD if they want to:

• Deepen their expertise and contribute original knowledge to their chosen field.
• Create solutions to global issues by addressing a wicked problem with an international research team.
• Make the world better by delivering original research for a not-for-profit, government, or community organization.
• Build a new venture by building commercialization into their high-impact research idea from the start.
• Innovate for industry by building competitive advantage in real-time.

Types of PhD Programs

• Traditional PhD: Strengthen specialty and contribute original knowledge to the chosen field.
• Global PhD: Address a global issue with an international research team.
• Impact PhD: Deliver original research for a not-for-profit, government, or community organization.
• Entrepreneurial PhD: Build commercialization into a high-impact research idea from the start.
• Industry PhD: Build competitive advantage in real-time.

Customizing Training

Depending on research interests, students will have a home faculty but also access to subjects, experts, and facilities from across the university to support their research topic. They will also be able to choose from a wide range of courses, workshops, and other learning opportunities to develop themselves as researchers and professionals.

Other Research Degrees

If the PhD isn't suitable, consider a Masters by Research for those who want to conduct academically rigorous research.

PhD Details

• Finding a Supervisor: Students can find a supervisor through the university's resources.
• Funding: Information on funding the PhD is available.
• Research Areas: Various research areas are available, including but not limited to agriculture and food, defence and space, energy and transport, government and policy, health and medical, and corporate training.

University Information

The university acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and respects their knowledge and traditions. The university is committed to sustainability, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and offers various initiatives and programs to support these values.