Career Opportunities
Professionals with expertise in exploration systems design are in high demand across sectors and industries, including remote sensing, systems engineering, data science, consulting, Earth and planetary science, and engineering.
The doctoral degree in exploration systems design is generally required for careers in post-secondary education and research.
Career examples include:
- data scientist
- engineering professor
- instrument builder
- machining specialist
- project manager
- research engineer
Programme Structure
You can work with faculty in the natural sciences and engineering to design instrumentation for exploration including:
- digital systems and circuits
- computer-controlled systems
- analog-to-digital converters
- solid-state electronics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: 3
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree, in any field, from a regionally accredited institution. An undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering or mechanical engineering is preferred.
All applicants must submit:
- graduate admissions application and application fee
- official transcripts
- statement of purpose
- three letters of recommendation
- proof of English proficiency
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 43,140 AUD / year (≈ 30,348 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 39,532 AUD / year (≈ 27,810 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 18,394 AUD / year (≈ 12,940 USD / year)
Living costs
Tempe, United States
1,279–1,919 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
