PhD of Information Technology
- Geelong, Australia
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
An IT degree in networking, Cybersecurity, Databases and cloud systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Information Technology can develop the ability to analyse computing problems
- Apply programming and data practices
- Test technical solutions and explain the ethical use of digital systems. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Information security analyst
- Cloud architect
- Database administrator
- IT project manager
- Information systems manager
- Technology consultant
Curriculum
- Four-year major: problem solving with Python
- Analysis of algorithms
- Operations management
- Networking
- Ethical hacking
- Incident response
- Digital forensics
- Cloud and virtualization
- Databases and SQL
- And secure software design. Concentrations: IT systems and infrastructure
- Intelligent automation and AI. Credits not stated.
Entry requirements
Academic
- AQF Level 8 or 9 qualification (bachelor honours or master) in the relevant area with a research component of at least 25% of a final year
- Assessed at about Deakin 70%
- A supervisor with matching expertise is needed.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Honours or master with research component at a Deakin grade equivalent of at least 70% (PhD)
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- IELTS Academic 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Previous degree certificate
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
- Research proposal
- Academic references
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Information Technology admission requirements at Deakin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $45,600 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 AUD |
| Deposit | $11,400 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment |
| Department | Department of Computing and Information Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Information Technology. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
July 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
182 days leftProgram starts
October 2027
Apply by
15 Aug 2027
274 days left
Scholarships
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Information Technology.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $45,600 AUD per year. The application fee is $100 AUD. The deposit is $11,400 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), IELTS Academic 6.5.
Deakin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Information Technology.