Overview
Why choose this course
The Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences at the University of Wollongong conducts a range of research, from fundamental to applied. The disciplines range from Mathematics and Applied Statistics, through Physics, to Engineering (Civil, Computer, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Mining, Electrical, Software, Telecommunications) and Information Science and Technology.
The Faculty is one of largest sites of ICT research in the southern hemisphere. It has strong industrial links with major international companies, collaborative research and development projects with partners in South East Asia, Europe and USA, along with research partnerships in China, UK, USA, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea and India.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Information Science and Technology
- Applied Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Information and Computing Sciences
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 96 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
Library Science Information Technology (IT) Data Science & Big Data View 3 other PhDs in Data Science & Big Data in AustraliaAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 087636M
- Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher; Research Masters with at least ⅔ of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+
- Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
- commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
- contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
- conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Tuition Fee
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International
36432 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18216 AUD per semester during 48 months. -
National
36432 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18216 AUD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Wollongong
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