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PhD of Computer Science

RMIT University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Computer Science at Memorial University.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Computer Science can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
  • Apply programming and data practices
  • Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems
  • And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Software developer
  • Mobile apps developer
  • Computer systems analyst
  • Web developer
  • Data scientist
  • Software quality assurance analyst
  • CTO
  • Product lead

Curriculum

  • Coursework
  • A comprehensive exam and a thesis
  • Applicants are encouraged to contact a supervisor and international applicants to submit a GRE score.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor (research component
  • distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
  • or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required
  • Bachelor degree with honours (4 years
  • research component of at least 25% of a year
  • distinction average)
  • or a master's degree with research component (distinction average) or without (high distinction average)
  • or equivalent evidence; research proposal and supervisor required

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor or master degree with research component

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • Research Proposal
  • Academic References

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and supporting documents. Complete the institution application form. Submit proof of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$40,320 AUD
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Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
DepartmentSchool of Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.