Deakin University
Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology)
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)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.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood
- 75 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
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
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
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no band score less than 6.5) in each component of test
- other evidence of English language proficiency
Course fees
$127,200
Career opportunities
The Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology) will prepare you for the following roles.
Researcher
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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
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Chief Information Officer
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