Doctor of Philosophy
Information and Communication Technology
As a Doctor of Philosophy candidate you will undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession.
Candidates undertake research, which may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative. They must submit a written research thesis, or a written research thesis including associated papers, of between 70,000 and 100,000 words.
Applicants may also be interested in the non-integrated Doctor of Philosophy (Information and Communication Technology) program, which offers qualified candidates direct entry to the PhD.
Duration
3 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1)
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
Course information in detail
- Course detail and course structure.
Course description
As a Doctor of Philosophy candidate, you will undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. Candidates undertake research, which may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative, and are required to submit a written research thesis or a written research thesis including associated papers. The examinable outcome will normally be equivalent to 70,000 to 100,000 words. Where the examinable outcome takes the form of a thesis, it is acknowledged that thesis length can vary according to the nature of the work and the discipline.
The Doctor of Philosophy (DR-INTICT) program is part of a combined set of programs that offer students a pathway into a higher degree by research from an undergraduate degree. Prior to undertaking the Doctor of Philosophy (DR-INTICT), students must complete a (BH-INTICT) and Master of Research [Information and Communication Technology] (MR-INTICT).
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Doctor of Philosophy, candidates are required to complete the following:
- PhD thesis (70,000 to 100,000 word thesis or equivalent)
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Course aims and objectives.
Aims and objectives
Upon successful completion of the PhD, graduates will be able to:
1. Demonstrate systematic and critical understanding in one or more specialist fields or discipline areas by planning and generating a substantial and original contribution that advances scholarship or professional practice
2. Effectively disseminate research outcomes to a variety of audiences using highly developed communication skills and work productively within a team of experts in the field
3. Demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgment, adaptability, leadership, initiative, resilience and responsibility of an expert and leading practitioner or scholar.
Pathways and scholarships
- Scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
If you are not granted a government subsidised place, the full course fee will apply. Check your eligibility now.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (DR-INTICT), an applicant must have successfully completed:
- Master of Research (MR-INTICT) at Swinburne with a minimum H2A average (70% or higher)
- Confirmation of Candidature Review