Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. TheDoctor of Philosophy (Integrated) programme at Victoria University offers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines.

During the first year of our integrated PhD program, you’ll receive training in best-practice research methods. On passing the first-year components with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own original research, graduating in the standard timeframe. You’ll learn to present your research in a variety of contexts, including journals and conferences.

Features

• In the Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) program fromVictoria University, you’ll receive expert supervision from researchers in our ‘Sustainable industries and liveable cities’ group, which offers leadership in our focus areas.

Careers

Following your PhD, you’ll be ready for a research or management career in the private or public sectors, or to become an academic. These are usually high-level roles, and paid accordingly.

Curriculum:

• Artificial intelligence and intelligent information systems

• Business, financial systems

• Climate change, alternative energies and conservation

• Cultural diversity, arts and social justice, religious and racial discrimination

• Economic modelling

• Education systems, policies and practices for diverse communities