Overview

Information Technology research has a multi-disciplinary, multi-campus and multi-national approach, providing Monash with a unique capacity to reach further and deeper than any other institution in Australia. They are internationally recognised for the research strengths in computational biology, IT for resilient communities, machine learning, and modelling, optimisation and visualisation.

A PhD in IT takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Programme – a PhD for the 21st century. The Information Technology research programme at Monash University consists of extensive, independent research on an agreed chosen topic, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors. This is enhanced by professional development activities that provide you with the skills required to make an impact in academia, industry, government or the wider community.

Key Facts

Prior to applying, prospective candidates should contact the relevant schools to explore possible research topics and to find prospective supervisors. A PhD in IT requires you to complete a research thesis of up to 80,000 words (or alternative approved outputs). Areas for research cover the whole information technology spectrum from engineering to social science.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

Computing science

Software engineering

Information Systems

Information and knowledge management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

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Start date

Throughout the year

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Caulfield North, Australia
Clayton, Australia
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Suzhou, China

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

CRICOS Course Code: 041045C

The minimum academic qualification requirements for admission into a PhD or doctoral course are:

A bachelor’s degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline, which includes a research thesis or project, with a minimum overall average grade of an honours degree equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or
A master's degree in a relevant discipline which includes a research thesis or project equivalent to at least 25 percent of one year of full-time study, with a minimum overall average grade of honours equivalent to the Second Class Honours Division A; or
A qualification, or combination of qualifications and relevant professional experience, deemed equivalent by the GRC (or delegate).
https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/study/apply/admission-criteria

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

52400 AUD / year

≈ 52400 AUD / year

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Domestic students:

Under the RTP, domestic students are awarded an RTP Fees Offset which covers the cost of course tuition fees.

Funding

This programme is taught in different countries. Which country are you interested in?

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Australia
China
Indonesia
Malaysia

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Scholarships Information

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