Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics)
Research course
Overview
The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics) on a full-time or part-time basis*.
Graduates who hold a bachelor degree and who have shown a high standard of academic achievement in that course may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The higher degree programs currently available require the presentation of a major thesis based on original research, investigation or development work, carried out either within Swinburne or externally, providing that adequate facilities and supervision can be arranged. External work can be carried out in an approved industrial, governmental, educational or research organisation.
The policy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy sets out the regulations governing this qualification. See the website under Research Degree Policies heading.
Graduates who hold a bachelor degree and who have shown a high standard of academic achievement in that course may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The higher degree programs currently available require the presentation of a major thesis based on original research, investigation or development work, carried out either within Swinburne or externally, providing that adequate facilities and supervision can be arranged. External work can be carried out in an approved industrial, governmental, educational or research organisation.
The policy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy sets out the regulations governing this qualification. See the website under Research Degree Policies heading.
For more information, prospective candidates should access the website http://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm.
* Please note that due to government regulatory requirements, international students holding student visas must enrol in the full-time program.
| Duration | Four years full-time or eight years part-time | ||
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| Study mode | Full-time Part-time (day) Part-time (evening) | ||
| Course code | EIS003 | ||
| Fees | If you are a domestic student (including Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) your application will be automatically considered for a Government-funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. |
Course in detail
Course description
The Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences offers the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics) on a full-time or part-time basis*.
Graduates who hold a bachelor degree and who have shown a high standard of academic achievement in that course may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The higher degree programs currently available require the presentation of a major thesis based on original research, investigation or development work, carried out either within Swinburne or externally, providing that adequate facilities and supervision can be arranged. External work can be carried out in an approved industrial, governmental, educational or research organisation.
The policy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy sets out the regulations governing this qualification. See the website under Research Degree Policies heading.
Graduates who hold a bachelor degree and who have shown a high standard of academic achievement in that course may be admitted to candidature for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. The higher degree programs currently available require the presentation of a major thesis based on original research, investigation or development work, carried out either within Swinburne or externally, providing that adequate facilities and supervision can be arranged. External work can be carried out in an approved industrial, governmental, educational or research organisation.
The policy for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy sets out the regulations governing this qualification. See the website under Research Degree Policies heading.
For more information, prospective candidates should access the website http://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm.
* Please note that due to government regulatory requirements, international students holding student visas must enrol in the full-time program.
Course structure
Candidates normally undertake research at Swinburne for the appropriate duration and, especially part-time candidates* and those based in industry, must be able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the committee that they are able to meet with their supervisors in person to discuss progress at least once every calendar month or have made satisfactory arrangements for discussion to occur by other means e.g. via email.
All candidates are expected to demonstrate satisfactory progress on an annual basis. To be assessed for a Doctor of Philosophy, candidates must present a major thesis based on original research, investigation or development work carried out under Swinburne staff supervision either at Swinburne or externally.
* Please note that due to government regulatory requirements, international students holding student visas must enrol in the full-time program.
Graduate outcomes
Aims and objectives
The PhD degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. The student ought to be capable, by the end of his/her candidature, of conceiving, designing and carrying to completion a research program without supervision. The PhD candidate should uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Applicants need to contact the faculty first to ensure a supervisor is available. Applicants should have a bachelor degree with honours (1st or 2nd class) or the equivalent in a discipline appropriate to the proposed area of study. The level of academic achievement in prior studies should be of a very high standard. Other relevant activities, including work experience, will be taken into account in assessing applications.Apply
How to apply
Applicants need to contact a relevant faculty staff member before applying, to ensure a supervisor is available. Application forms are available at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/postgrad.htm
Course fees
If you are a domestic student (including Australian and New Zealand citizens, and Australian permanent residents) your application will be automatically considered for a Government-funded Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.
Scholarships
Research Training Scheme: full-time higher degree students will normally receive a fee exemption place under the Research Training Scheme.
A number of research scholarships are available at Swinburne.
Swinburne University Postgraduate Research Award (SUPRA)
- SUPRA are funded by Swinburne University of Technology.
- SUPRA are open to all applicants – international students and Australian and New Zealand citizens.
- SUPRA cover tuition fees plus an annual stipend and are available for either Doctoral or Masters level research.
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
- APA are funded by the australian Government.
- APA are open to open to Australian and New Zealand citizens.
- APA cover tuition fees plus an annual stipend and are available for either Doctoral or Masters level research
All applications for Swinburne research scholarships close on the last Friday of October each year.
For further information on scholarships please visit the Scholarship Guidelines page at:
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/schols.htm
Find out more
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial SciencesTel: +61 3 9214 8372
Fax: +61 3 9214 8484
Email: engineering@swin.edu.au
Website: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/engineering