Masters (Coursework)
Make your own research contribution with the Master of Philosophy (Engineering and IT) at Australia's leading university*. Build your expertise in a specialist area and be supported by experienced supervisors and advisory committees to create significant change in society.
Research projects are offered in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computing and Information Systems, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronics. You can also pursue an engineering or IT research project of your own.
* Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019
The Master of Philosophy is a 2-year degree (full time).
As a Master of Philosophy (Engineering and IT) student, you'll complete a thesis of 30,000-40,000 words and complete between 2-4 coursework subjects. You'll develop advanced research skills and techniques, and demonstrate academic leadership, independent creativity and innovation - building expertise in a specialist area of your choice.
With a graduate research degree in engineering and IT from Melbourne, you could:
A graduate research degree from Melbourne will prepare you for careers in both academia and industry. In these roles, you'll apply specialist knowledge and deploy transferrable skills gained through your graduate research studies.
Want to commercialise your research? Take part in Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP), the University of Melbourne's start-up accelerator. MAP hosts a range of public events, workshops and feeder programs that aim to support and connect entrepreneurs on campus. Alternatively, you can access information and specialist advice from Research, Innovation and Commercialisation.
The Melbourne School of Engineering offers two research programs:
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with both these programs before deciding on the program most suitable to you.