Future students - Postgraduate coursework

Further study

The University of Sydney is a research intensive university and has a strong track record of technology transfer and commercialisation. Research activities in the school focus on algorithmics and applications, enterprise computing, human-centred computing, and IT applications in health care. If you would like to be part of the university’s IT research community, you should consider applying for a research degree. Students completing a research degree undertake supervised research and submit an original written thesis at the completion of their studies.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a one-year full-time program or part-time equivalent. The minimum entry requirement is:

• a first or second class honours degree or equivalent; OR
• the equivalent of a weighted average mark of 75% in a masters coursework degree with a research component.
• evidence of research potential.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a three-year full-time degree or part-time equivalent. The entry requirements are:

• A distinction average (i.e. 75%) in an honours equivalent to an Australian Bachelors qualification, with a research component.
• Strong evidence of research ability through research projects, preferably related to the proposed research area. (optional)
• Evidence of research outputs such as publications, products or patents. (optional)
• Relevant professional experience. (optional)