Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Doctor of Information Technology (Professional Doctorate) in Canberra Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
|
Canberra Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
39,120
(c. USD27,460.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The DIT program enables students to merge doctoral research with the curriculum of a Master of Science focused on Information Technology. This qualification comprises one-third structured learning (equal to one year of full-time study) and two-thirds independent research (equivalent to two years full-time), potentially exploring topics discovered during coursework. Designed to equip graduates for top-tier professional roles, the program empowers them to make meaningful contributions to advancing IT as a discipline. Excellence in information technology practice demands ongoing enhancement of professional knowledge to address growing system complexities. Such advancement requires deep expertise, comprehensive understanding of the field's core principles, and well-developed research capabilities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an undergraduate degree from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Committee, and shall have completed the qualifying program to an approved standard. The standard required is an average of 75 or better in the candidate's qualifying program. In addition, a research proposal must be submitted as soon as feasible after completion of the qualifying program. Admission to the program will be conditional on the viability of the research proposal.
In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant, the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe before permitting enrolment.
IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
If the Committee is not satisfied with the qualifications submitted by an applicant, the Committee may require the applicant to undergo such assessment or carry out such work as the Committee may prescribe before permitting enrolment.
IELTS - 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking)
Tuition
AUD
39,120