Research Higher Degrees in ICT
 Are you a graduate with an
interest in research?
Swinburne qualifications are highly regarded and
research positions are prized by the academic community.
If you can demonstrate a high standard of academic
achievement and want to pursue a research degree, the
Faculty of Information and Communication Technologies
(ICT) offers Masters by Research and Doctor of
Philosophy programs.
The Faculty of ICT at Swinburne is host to four of
the key University research centres, which provide the
focal points of research in the Faculty. These are:
What qualifications will you
need?
To qualify for candidature for a higher degree by
research, you must have completed at least four years
(or equivalent) of tertiary education studies at a high
level of achievement. The Faculty of ICT will consider
applicants with the following qualifications:
- a four year degree;
- a three year degree and Honours year (minimum
Honours 2A);
- a three year degree and one year of a Masters by
coursework;
- a three year course and one year of a Masters
preliminary or other qualifying program; or
- a three year degree and a postgraduate diploma
How do you apply for a Research
Degree with the Faculty of ICT?
A Research Degree can be commenced at any time during
the year. To apply for a Research Degree you
should:
1. Decide on a research
topic.
Prepare a 150 - 200 word outline of
the proposed research topic that you would like to
undertake.This outline will need to be attached to
your application upon submission.
2. Talk with a researcher from one of our
Centres.
Individual Centres may be
contacted through the email links described
below. Your enquiry will be forwarded to a person in
your area of research interest.
3. Submit an application for
admission.
With your application you will need to supply
certified copies of:
- evidence of prior degree completion (specifically
demonstrating research background)
- academic transcripts
- resume of any relevant work experience
You will also need to show evidence of satisfactory
language requirements if English is not your first
language. Please see Swinburne International
for further information about language
requirements.
Apply
Here - Application Form and further
information
Following submission, your application will be
reviewed by the Faculty of ICT. If your application
meets our criteria it will be forwarded to Swinburne Research for consideration
by the University Higher Degrees Committee. You will be
contacted in due course.
Scholarships for Research
Higher Degrees in ICT
The Faculty of ICT also offer
a number of Scholarships for PhD and Masters by research candidates.
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