PhD (Computer Science)
PhD (Computer Science)
Use your advanced research skills to further the growth and development of computer science. As a computer science research candidate, you have the flexibility to pursue an individual topic, or contribute to one of our existing research areas. Computer science candidates may be eligible for a range of scholarships including:…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Use your advanced research skills to further the growth and development of computer science.
As a computer science research candidate, you have the flexibility to pursue an individual topic, or contribute to one of our existing research areas.
Computer science candidates may be eligible for a range of scholarships including:
Australian Postgraduate Awards – funded by the Australian Government
PhD and Research Masters Scholarships – funded by RMIT University
PhD scholarships in computer science and IT – funded by the School of Science
other postgraduate research scholarships
You will join an active research community and work with academics, peers and partner organisations who have demonstrated research success in a range of specialities, including:
data engineering and analysis
distributed systems and networking
artificial intelligence
heuristic optimisation
information retrieval and web search
software engineering
Electives and program structure
You will complete this program under academic supervision.
The PhD program is structured to enable you to:
complete a compulsory research methods course
receive training in research integrity and ethics
select studies in qualitative and quantitative research techniques
complete a thesis/project which demonstrates your original contribution to the field and your ability to communicate complex or original research for peers and the community to an international standard
You are required to complete:
Research integrity online modules
Research integrity
Copyright and intellectual property
Research methods
Research methods courses step you through the literature review and preparing your research proposal for confirmation of candidature. They are taught in large discipline groups.
You may need to complete an ethics module to ensure your research is ethical and responsible.
Research techniques
You may elect to take (where relevant) electives in qualitative or quantitative research techniques once data collection has begun. You can use your own data to explore different research analysis techniques. Your supervisor will help you decide when you should take these electives.
Co-curricular activities
You are encouraged to participate in activities offered by the University, College and School according to your needs and interests.
This PhD may be undertaken in a project, thesis with publication or thesis mode. Prospective candidates should discuss these modes of submission with their potential supervisor/s.
Career
You will be able to pursue an academic career in a university, be employed in senior leadership, management and research positions in government, scientific and industrial research laboratories, or work in or start high tech companies.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Since its establishment in 1887, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) has been meeting the needs of the community surrounding it. Originally a Working Men’s College, RMIT showed its flexibility during World War Two, training over 20,000 servicemen in communications to help with the war effort.Now, it is a true pioneer in international education, championing cross-border study opportunities with campuses in various countries. Granted formal university status in 1992, RMIT is ranked 21st in the world for universities that are less than 50 years old.RMIT is the largest higher education institution in Australia, currently with more than 82,000 students. With nearly 20% of those students coming from overseas, it is a university that truly welcomes diversity and is a melting pot of different cultures. RMIT has three campuses in Vietnam, a European hub in Barcelona, an office in Indonesia, and partners with 200+ institutions in 42 countries to provide study opportunities worldwide.
