Doctor of Philosophy for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Why study Doctor of Philosophy?

The PhD program in the Faculty of Engineering may be undertaken in the principal areas of research offered by the faculty, including chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical and computer systems engineering, physics and materials engineering and mechanical engineering.

Students can be admitted directly into a PhD program. Depending on academic record and experience some students may be admitted into the Master of Engineering Science (Research) degree. Those admitted to the MEngSc(Res) can apply to transfer to the PhD degree after 12 months of study. Each application to transfer is considered on its merits.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Course code: 3291

CRICOS code: 041044D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Visit http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 33,150 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Note: Fees for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Clayton: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • On-campus at Malaysia: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Note: attendances for courses offered in Malaysia and South Africa will differ from those shown here.

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Course code: 3291

CRICOS code: 041044D

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   For enquiries contact the Monash University Institute for Graduate Research
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Email: research.degrees@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

Master of Engineering by research or; Bachelor of Engineering with honours 1 or 2A from Monash University or another recognised tertiary institution judged to be of equivalent standard to an Australian university. Other qualifications can be assessed for equivalence.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Master of Engineering by research; or Bachelor of Engineering with honours 1 or 2A from Monash University or another recognised tertiary institution judged to be of equivalent standard to an Australian university. Other qualifications can be assessed for equivalence.

English requirements for international students

English Language Requirements:

IELTS - (Academic) achieving a minimum overall score of 6.5 and a score of at least 6 is required for each individual band.

TOEFL - achieving a minimum score of 577 with a TWE (Test of Written English) score of 5. Scores must be available for both TOEFL and TWE.

Computer based TOEFL - achieving a minimum score of 233 with an Essay Rating (ER) score of 5.

Internet based TOEFL - achieving a minimum score of 91 together with a minimum score of 25 in the written test and a minimum of 22 in each of the reading, speaking and listening tests.

Successful completion of a course of tertiary studies of at least two years duration, requiring formal assessment of written work in an English speaking country together with (at the University's discretion) documentary evidence of recent diagnostic testing where the English requirements specified above are met. A letter from the relevant tertiary institution will be required as documentary evidence). Please note that the definition of English speaking country is one where English is the first language. For further information: http://www.mrgs.monash.edu.au/research/doctoral/chapter2d.html

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.