CourseDoctoral DegreePhD (Industry)

E8011 Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)

Faculty of Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (Industry) (E8011) is a 4 years full-time, 0-credit-point, doctoral degree course from the Faculty of Engineering, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.

Credit points
0
Duration
4 years full time
8 years part time
Campus
Clayton
On campus, Off campus

This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Overview

This innovative program provides the next generation of researchers with the skills to work at the interface of academia and industry. This program stands distinct through its portfolio-based approach, industry-scoped and led projects, time a student spends in industry, and the examinable component. Students are expected to spend a substantial part of their candidature embedded with the industry partner to deliver world-class, impactful research that benefits industry, the economy and broader society. The research training of students is further enhanced by professional development activities designed to support them in their academic, professional and career development.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

  1. 1

    Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of advanced research training under expert academic supervision, and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent, original research.

  2. 2

    The course learning outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 10.

  3. 3

    Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that students will be able to:

    • Independently and critically evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on professional practice
    • Identify appropriate areas for industry engagement
    • Formulate a research problem of high impact and industrial significance
    • Develop, adapt and implement research methodologies
    • Analyse and critically evaluate research data to extend and redefine professional practice
    • Generate original knowledge and understanding to make a substantial contribution to an area of professional practice
    • Articulate, disseminate and promote research outcomes to a variety of audiences

Entry requirements

English language

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University. Students will have to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements for a doctoral degree at Monash University.

For more information on English Language requirements, please visit: University webpage at https://www.monash.edu/graduate-research/support-and-resources/handbooks.

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Notes for students

Conditions of enrolment

You will be required to complete:

  • Monash Graduate Research Induction (online)
  • Research Integrity (online)
  • Respectful Research at Monash (online)
  • Faculty or program induction requirements.

As a student of the university, you will be required to abide by all relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. This includes maintaining satisfactory progress via regular milestone reviews in accordance with the Graduate Research Progress Management policy and procedures, ensuring you are undertaking research of an appropriate quality and scale as required by your course. You should refer to the University's current statutes and the University Policy Bank for links to relevant policies, procedures and guidelines.

Other information

This innovative program provides the next generation of researchers with the skills to work at the interface of academia and industry. This program stands distinct through its portfolio-based approach, industry-scoped and led projects, time a student spends in industry, and the examinable component. Students are expected to spend a substantial part of their candidature embedded with the industry partner to deliver world-class, impactful research that benefits industry, the economy and broader society. The research training of students is further enhanced by professional development activities designed to support them in their academic, professional and career development.

Common questions

How long is Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)?

4 years full time, 0 credit points. At 24 credit points a semester, that is 0 semesters of full-time study.

Where can I study Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)?

At Clayton.

How do I plan my Doctor of Philosophy (Industry) units?

Open the course in the MonMap planner. It lays out your semesters, checks prerequisites as you drag units in, and tracks the credit points each requirement still needs.

Course details

Qualification
Doctoral Degree
AQF level
Level 10
Credit points
0
Full time
4 Years
Part time
8 Years
Maximum time
10 years
Faculty
Faculty of Engineering
CRICOS code
108333D
Abbreviation
PhD (Industry)
Award title
Doctor of Philosophy (Industry)
Handbook years
202220232024202520262027