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    Swinburne University of Technology

    Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management Design

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Swinburne University of Technology

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    Australia, Melbourne

    University RankQS Ranking
    291

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Professional Doctorate

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    096282B

    Campuses

    Hawthorn

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026
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    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 37,800  / year
    Next Intake January-2026

    Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management Design

    About

    Overview

    As a Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management (Design) candidate, you'll undertake supervised research with the aim of making a significant and original contribution to a discipline or profession. The research you'll undertake may be pure, exploratory, applied, experimental and/or creative.Our program coursework supports the development of research and career skills.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualifications

    Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied.

    A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level.

    Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement:

    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research or
    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year or
    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework or
    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology or
    • a bachelor degree (four years) in an approved discipline

    Find out more about entry requirements.

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

    Applicants must have completed at least four years (or equivalent) of tertiary education studies in a relevant discipline at a high level of achievement, and must have been approved for the award of the degree(s) for which they studied.

    A high level of achievement is defined as the equivalent of a four year Swinburne Honours degree that includes a significant research component in the fourth year, leading to an Honours degree class 1 (average grade between 80-100) or class 2A (average grade between 70-79) level.

    Four years of tertiary studies can be demonstrated by the completion of any of the combinations of qualifications below, at the required standard of achievement:

    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Research or

    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and an Honours year or

    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a Masters by Coursework or

    • a bachelor degree (three or four years) and a postgraduate diploma in Psychology or

    • a bachelor degree (four years) in an approved discipline

    Find out more about entry requirements.

    Admission requirements

    Meeting the minimum entry requirements for the course does not guarantee an offer of a place. Check admission requirements for general information about the admission process.

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

    Need to undertake an English assessment for entry?

    A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) can now be done at our Hawthorn campus.

    Career

    Your career opportunities

    • Academic
    • Design Researcher/Design consultant
    • Entrepreneur
    • Business development
    • Analyst – policy, market, quantitative

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 37,800 

    Application Fee

    AUD  

    How to Apply

    To apply online, you will need these supporting documents

    • Certified copies of your previous academic results.
    • Certified English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL).
    • Letters from your school or employer.
    • If you do not meet the Year 12 design prerequisite a portfolio will need to be submitted for assessment (except for the Swinburne Foundation Year (Design)).
    • A Statement of Activity if there is a gap in study (for example, if you graduated secondary education in 2017 and are applying for one of our courses in 2019, we will require a written statement of what you have been doing in 2018).

    If you are applying for credit, you must include course outlines and translated (English) copies (if required) from your previous or current course. 

    Swinburne University of Technology

    Doctor of Philosophy and Graduate Certificate of Research and Innovation Management Design

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