Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Infrastructure Engineering
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Infrastructure Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality.
A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
Our school is uniquely positioned to bring together the pillars to innovation, offering research and teaching excellence in:
- Industrial Design
- Engineering
- Information & Communications Technology
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Entrepreneurship
- Mathematics, Data Science & Analytics
- Construction Management
We offer a large range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses that educate the innovators in technology and create the entrepreneurs of the future.
Your career
As a Doctor of Philosophy graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as:
- Academia, industry, government and non-government organisations
- Scientific research
- Specialist consultancy
- Research management
- Executive-level management
REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy or a professional doctorate, you must have previously completed at least one of the following qualifications: Bachelor (Honours Class 1 or Class 2) degree; Master of Research degree; Master of Philosophy degree; Qualifications from a university or other tertiary institution equivalent to the above.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
