Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) – Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities

Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. TheDoctor of Philosophy (Integrated) – Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities programme from Victoria Universityoffers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines.

During the first year of Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) – Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities programme from Victoria University , 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.

You’ll receive expert supervision from researchers in our ‘Sustainable industries and liveable cities’ group, which offers leadership in our focus areas.

Your study will address important contemporary issues such as:

• 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

Career

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.

Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website for more information about potential salaries for:

• policy and planning managers
• university lecturers.

Courses include:

• Integrity and Ethics

• Design and Proposal Development

• Qualitative Research Methods

• Enhancing Researcher Knowledge and Skills

• Enhancing Research Capability