Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence.
This PhD program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis, which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
As a graduate research student at Monash, you’ll explore your discipline on an advanced level and learn how to apply your new knowledge to real problems. You’ll have access to world-class research facilities and equipment, on top of great academic support, so that you too can devise innovative solutions to global challenges.
Duration
3-4 years (full-time) or 6-8 years (part-time)
Type
Research
Intake
Throughout the year (subject to availability of supervision)
Areas of Research
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Artificial intelligence
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Blockchains
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Computer vision and pattern recognition
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Cybersecurity
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Data science
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Digital health
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Human-machine interaction
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Image, video and speech processing
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Learning analytics
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Machine learning
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Mobile networks
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Software engineering.
Career Paths
Monash’s international reputation offers graduates career and research opportunities in Malaysia and around the world.
You’ll have a highly respected qualification that positions you well for employment in multinational corporations, government and non-governmental organisations, and universities. Depending on your research area, the award can advance your career in:
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artificial Intelligence
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bioinformatics
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cryptography
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multimedia
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robotics
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software engineering
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systems analysis
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technology consultancy.
Entry Requirements
To apply for the Doctor of Philosophy, you must have completed at least one of the following:
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A bachelor’s degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant field, and which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
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A course leading to a level rated by the University as equivalent to an honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field
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A master’s degree that entails work, normally including a significant research component, including at least 25% of one full-time equivalent year of work, including a thesis. It is normally expected that a grade of honours 2A has been obtained for the research thesis or project.Where ungraded, examiner’s reports will be taken into account
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Have qualifications which in the opinion of the Graduate Research Committee and Monash Graduate Research Office are deemed equivalent.
