Overview
The Doctor of Philosophy - Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities programme from Victoria University offers exceptional opportunities to study in a supportive research community, with well-established connections to businesses, industry, educational institutions, the legal sector and government.
You’ll complete an original doctoral thesis at the forefront of its field, and learn to present your findings in a wide variety of contexts appropriate to your study area, such as publications, conferences, and creative works.
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 and 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
- fire engineering and structural mechanics
- Indigenous cultures and communities
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.Visit the Jobs and Skills Australia website for more information about potential salaries for:
- policy and planning managers
- university lecturers.
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Courses include:
- Research Thesis
- Doctoral Industry Project Placement
- Research Integrity and Ethics
- Conceptualising and Contextualising Research
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction Sustainable Development View 5 other PhDs in Sustainable Development in AustraliaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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General requirements
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- Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF8), or equivalent, in a similar discipline to the proposed research with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale) for the final year
- OR Completion of an Australian Masters degree (AQF9), or equivalent, in a similar discipline and undertaken by a combination of coursework and a thesis with average grades of at least H2A/Distinction (70% or above on the Victoria University grading scale).
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Applies to youNon-residents38800 AUD / year≈ 38800 AUD / year
Additional Details
- Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents do not usually pay tuition fees for graduate research degrees, as the fees are covered by the Australian Government's Research Training Programme (RTP).
Living costs
Melbourne
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Funding
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