Overview

In the Information Technology from Deakin University, you will deepen your knowledge on a chosen topic within the information technology field through independent, sustained and academically supervised research.With the guidance and supervision of our internationally recognised research staff in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, you will undertake research to develop an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas.

By generating a substantial contribution to knowledge in your chosen area – in the form of a thesis of up to 50,000 words – you will become an expert in your field and advance your career prospects. Although the focus of the degree is on research, you will also complete at least one unit of coursework.

Learning Outcome

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

Programme Structure

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas by generating substantial contribution to knowledge through the use of appropriate research principles and methods.

Demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, initiative, resilience and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more discipline areas by generating substantial contribution to knowledge through the use of appropriate research principles and methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-18 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

16 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Geelong, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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79

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60

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have demonstrated evidence of a high standard of research ability. This is normally an Honours year to H2B (60%+) standard, or a coursework master degree with a substantial thesis.
However, other evidence of research ability may be considered and could include a thesis as part of an international undergraduate degree; relevant refereed publications; research awards; or research experience.

CRICOS code: 070237K

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Tuition Fees

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44200 AUD / year

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34400 AUD / year

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Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

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