PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the University's major research qualification. Candidates undertake a research program in a Department of one of the University's Faculties, which is likely to make a significant and new contribution to their discipline. Supervision is normally through a supervisory panel with one principal supervisor.

Candidates write up to a 100,000 word thesis about their research. The thesis is examined externally, with at least one international examiner.

Length/mode

The normal period of candidature is three years for full-time candidates with the possibility of two, six month extensions. All PhD candidates are required to complete a minimum of 12 months full-time research at the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment. The degree may be undertaken in any Department of the University provided adequate supervision is available.

Admission requirements

Students interested in applying for a PhD or Masters by Research are advised to enter into communication with the Faculty of Engineering.

Research areas

Broad areas of research interests in Geomatics can be found here.

For Melbourne School of Engineering specific research please see here.

To help you search for areas of research which interest you, the University provides a comprehensive Research Report on the web here. You can search the site using key words or the names of particular researchers. This site provides listings of all research degrees available at the University, by faculty.