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Doctor of Philosophy
Duration (International)
3.5 years
Assessment (Internat.)
Assignments, essays, class presentations, laboratory work, exams.
Outline
This PhD program is a three-year full-time course, or the equivalent in part-time study, which will see you working with a principal supervisor (and possibly co-supervisor) appointed by the Research and Higher Degrees Committee on the recommendation of the School.
The degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words that makes a substantial contribution to knowledge and demonstrates an understanding of the relationship of the investigations undertaken to a wider field of knowledge. In most cases the thesis will be a text reporting research undertaken by the candidate. Areas of research strength in which supervision is available in the School of Information Technology and Mathematical Sciences include:
- Applied optimization
- Information security
- Distributed simulation
- Knowledge management
- Computer science education
Career Opportunities
Depending on the area of study completed, graduates of this course would expect to be employed in the higher education sector. It is also possible that opportunities in government and Commercial Research Centres may be open to you.
RPL and Credit Transfer
International students wishing to apply for RPL and Credit Transfer are required to provide syllabus of previous study undertaken at time of applying for course. Not all courses offer RPL and Credit Transfer. Contact the International Student Programs office at international@ballarat.edu.au
Objectives
Completion of this research higher degree program will provide you with the foundation, knowledge and skills to:
- Make contributions to knowledge
- Undertake independent research
- Effectively communicate/report research findings to a range of difference audiences
- Demonstrate intellectual and professional integrity
- Display a range of generic skills applicable to future research and employment
Requirements
Students work during candidature under the guidance of a principal supervisor and an associate supervisor appointed by the Research and Higher Degrees Committee on the recommendation of the School.
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