Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering

About the course

A PhD helps students to specialise in one of the key research areas from environmental, petroleum or naval engineering. By the end of the program, students should have made a significant and unique contribution to an existing area of knowledge through a thesis under academic supervision.

What you might learn

While researching for your thesis, you will be able to access specialist support including attending seminars, writing boot camps and workshops. Upon completion of this course, you should be able to demonstrate academic leadership, creativity and innovation in your research work.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as academic, consultant, policy maker, researcher, petroleum engineer, environmental engineer, and etc. in companies including ExxonMobil, General Motors, Volkswagen Group, Samsung Electronics, General Electric, and etc.

Campus

• Gold Coast, QLD
• Lismore, QLD
• Coffs Harbour, NSW

Living Costs in Gold Coast**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 22 - 29	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,564 - 2,068	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,096 - 1,449
Transportation (Daily) A$ 3 - 9	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 310

Average Salary**

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