Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)

Federation University Australia

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00103D

This Doctor of Philosophy course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 100,000 words.

Standard entry requirements

To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must:
Possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, or
Possess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, or
Submit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, and
Satisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board

Study information

Campus	Fees	Mid year intake	Attendance
Berwick	International: $36,000	No	Full-time : 3 years
Gippsland (Churchill)	International: $36,000	No	Full-time : 3 years
Mount Helen (Ballarat)	International: $36,000	No	Full-time : 3 years