Overview
The Cybernetics program at Australian National University is cohort-based, and team taught and supported. A PhD in the School of Cybernetics provides an opportunity for students to develop cybernetic research and practice through an engaged and innovative approach.
Learning Outcomes
- generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to key concepts, theory and praxis in cybernetics in Australia and globally
- critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate complex information in a specific area of the discipline relevant to their research
- formulate a research plan and undertake independent research to address specific research questions and/or objectives that make a substantial contribution to knowledge
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words on an approved topic. If approved the thesis may take an alternative form, such as a performance, experimental prototype and/or corpus of creative work.
- Completion of a standard program for a Doctor of Philosophy requires a minimum of 96 units and a maximum of 192 units of enrolment in the research component
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- StartingApply anytime.
You can apply at any time of the year – but if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to send your application within the scholarship’
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Cyber Security View 3 other PhDs in Cyber Security in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Student insurance
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- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Have completed the ANU Master of Applied Cybernetics with a minimum GPA of 6.0.
- Have the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.
- Exemptions for students who have a Bachelor's degree and professional qualifications, work experience and/or published research that may be deemed equivalent to the ANU Master of Applied Cybernetics with a minimum GPA of 6.0 will only be considered on the advice of the Director of the School of Cybernetics, should it align closely to ANU and School of Cybernetics strategic priorities.
- A research proposal outlining your intended research, (applicants should seek guidance from the program convener regarding length and content);
- Original evidence of all relevant academic qualifications including transcripts and graduation documentation (with English translation as appropriate);
- An up-to-date CV
- CRICOS CODE: 113800F
Tuition Fee
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International
50760 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 50760 AUD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Canberra
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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