Key information Duration Full-time 48 months Start dates & application deadlines Starting November 2026 — Apply anytime.
Starting March 2027 — Apply anytime. Starting July 2027 — Apply anytime. Applications for research degrees without scholarship may be made at any time. Commencement of research degrees is not confined to Deakin's trimesters. Language English TOEFL iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5 Delivered On Campus, Blended Campus Location Melbourne, Australia Geelong, Australia Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location. Disciplines Information Technology (IT) Overview About the program With the guidance and supervision of our internationally recognised research staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University, you will undertake research in Information Technology to develop an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas. Programme Structure Structure: By generating a substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area – in the form of a thesis – you will become an expert in your field and advance your career prospects. The Doctor of Philosophy is normally completed over two to four years of full-time or part-time equivalent and can be studied online or on campus. You will be referred to prospective supervisors in order to establish a possible research project. Admission requirements Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements TOEFL iBT: 79 IELTS: 6.5 General requirements CRICOS code: 006265D Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong) To be considered for selection into a Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) degree, you are required to have completed either: a research project in a related area including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at Level 8 or 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework with achievement of a grade for the project equivalent to a Deakin grade of 70% or equivalent a higher degree by research (HDR) in a related area Fees and funding Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International: 45,600 AUD / year Domestic: Free If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, you won't need to pay tuition fees for your research degree. Living costs Melbourne, Australia 1,501-2,659 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
