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PhD of Geospatial Sciences

RMIT University

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

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About the program

A research doctorate in geospatial sciences completed under academic supervision.

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

  • Develop original research expertise in Geospatial Sciences. Apply advanced research methods and critical analysis to complex questions. Communicate publishable findings to academic and professional audiences. Contribute new knowledge to the field.

Career outcomes

  • Academic career in a university
  • Senior leadership and management positions in government
  • Non-government organisations and corporations

Curriculum

  • Research degree completed under supervision: a compulsory research methods course
  • Research integrity and ethics modules
  • Optional qualitative and quantitative technique studies
  • And a thesis or project that makes an original contribution and is examined externally. Three to four years full-time.

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$41,280 AUD
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolSTEM College
DepartmentSchool of Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteRMIT University scholarship or tuition-support opportunities may vary by program, intake and applicant eligibility. Review current award conditions before applying.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.