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FindÌýsolutionsÌýtoÌýproblemsÌýthatÌýbenefitÌýbusiness &Ìýcommunity

AtÌýUNSW Canberra, we’re committed to transforming world-classÌýresearchÌýinto innovations that improve lives and tackle some of the greatest challenges facing society today.ÌýÌý

TheÌýProfessional DoctorateÌýprogram combinesÌýdoctoral researchÌýandÌýcoursework componentsÌýwithÌýprofessionalÌýpractice andÌýis designed to meet the needs of industry and professional groups.ÌýThroughÌýworkplace-basedÌýprojects,Ìýyou willÌýgenerateÌýandÌýanalyseÌýevidence to address real-worldÌýproblemsÌýandÌýproduceÌýaÌýthesis that reflectsÌýapplied investigation,Ìýproblem-solving,ÌýandÌýoriginalÌýresearch.ÌýÌý

This degree is multi-disciplinary and linked to the fulfilment of self-directed career developmentÌýandÌýlife-long,ÌýpersonalisedÌýlearning.ÌýYou'll collaborate with industry, government, and community partners toÌýfind innovative solutions that benefit business and community at a local, national, and global level.ÌýÌý

Our state-of-the-art facilities and superior partnerships, together with the strength ofÌýourÌýresearchÌýfocused communityÌýcreateÌýexceptional career development opportunities forÌýhigher degree research (HDR) studentsÌýby developing the capacity of individuals to lead theÌýdevelopment of knowledge in their professional contexts.Ìý

Explore yourÌýresearchÌýoptions

Explore our availableÌýProfessional DoctorateÌýopenings and be inspired to join a diverse group of scholars andÌýresearch studentsÌýmaking positive impacts worldwide.Ìý

Please note: academic credits from previous study do not apply for Master of Philosophy and Professional Doctorate programs.
UNSW Canberra is one of the leading research facilities for cyber security offering a range of doctoral opportunities in the areas of cyber security. With an internationally recognised team of researchers, we deliver immediate and high impact outcomes.
Course code 1748
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Take your IT expertise to the highest professional level. The professional doctorate in Information Technology from UNSW Canberra is a unique and flexible course allowing you to work in the field of IT while completing your professional doctorate.
Course code 1743
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This program combines rigorous research training and substantial opportunity to work on independent research projects with world renowned academics. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge to address meaningful problems facing consumers, employees, managers, organisations, industries and communities.
Course code 1742
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The professional doctorate in public management provides an opportunity to combine a doctoral thesis with disciplinary and methodologically based coursework. The research and thesis offers students the opportunity to research a real-world, work-based problem or issue with the objective to make a novel contribution to practice.
Course code 1739
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Students in the systems engineering doctoral degree program gain a deeper understanding of complex engineering systems. You’ll learn how to manage systems that incorporate technological, social, cultural, and environmental components that have an impact on inputs, outputs, and interactions within systems.
Course code 1741
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Scholarships & funding

UNSW offers a wide range of scholarships and funding to both domestic and international students, at all levels of study. Exceptional research candidates can apply for scholarships to undertake a higher degree by research. Scholarships may include an annual stipend, tuition fee payment and student health cover.

Find a research supervisor

UNSW Canberra academics are leaders in their fields and are eager to work with emerging researchers from around the world. The expertise of our scholars covers a wide breadth of research areas. They will guide and support you through your higher degree postgraduate research study.

Access to world-class teaching & research facilities

We’re home to several cutting-edge facilities dedicated to finding solutions to the world’s most complex problems. Our purpose-built workshops, laboratories, and specialised training facilities make UNSW Canberra the ideal location to gain hands-on experience and prepare you for your future career.

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