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Higher Degree by Research at
Queensland University of Technology
AUSTRALIA
Professor Acram Taji
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What Will I Cover?
• Background on Brisbane
• Background on QUT
• Some useful statistics
• Features of QUT research
• Why STEM?
• QUT minimum entry requirements for PhD
• English for Academic Purpose
• How to write a research proposal
• How to apply
• Milestones in PhD journey
• Quality assurance
• Questions and answers
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QUT’s two campuses are located in Brisbane, on the east coast of Australia.
QUT Campuses
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Background
Brisbane
• Australia’s fastest growing city with a population of 1.7 million
• 26% of residents born overseas
• over 15% speak a language other than English
QUT
• in the top 10 universities in Australia
Total number of students 44,040
International students 6,806
Domestic students 37,234
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HDR Students in Faculties
Faculty Total Domestic
%
International
%
Business 170 65 35
Creative Industries 318 87 13
Divn R&C 15 87 13
Education 229 85 15
Health 473 70 30
Law 87 85 15
Science &
Engineering
893 54 46
TOTALS 2,185 68
32
707 are international students from 100 countries
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A AUD$250 million Science and Technology Precinct at the Gardens Point campus
focussing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in a world-
leading model.
The theme of research is sustainable and secure infrastructure in key areas of
national interest such as:
• Climate change
• Infrastructure
• Food, water and energy security
Investing in STEM Teaching and Research
The new centre will have far-reaching impacts upon QUT.
It will become:
• a hub for innovative teaching and learning
• a catalyst for relevant collaborative research
• an exciting meeting place
• a model for sustainable building practices.
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Interdisciplinary approach to research through renowned
Institutes, Cooperative Research Centres and Centres of Excellence.
QUT’s research flagship the Institute of Health and
Biomedical Innovation
• The Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation
• The Institute for Creative
Industries and Innovation
• The Institute for Future Environments
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Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI)
Hub of activities for more than 200 researchers from science, bio-engineering, health
and biotechnology
With research in five main domains:
• Cells and tissue
• Human health and wellbeing
• Injury prevention and rehabilitation
• Medical devices
• Vision improvements
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Institute for Future Environments
An exciting new institute bringing together leading QUT experts in the areas of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics to deliver research
programs covering:
• sustainable infrastructure
• sustainable environment
• information and communication technologies
• enabling technologies related to sustainability
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Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation (ICI)
ICI is a global hub for excellence in creative innovation, innovation policy, and
creative human capital
ICI combines researchers and doctoral students from Creative Industries, Business,
and Education in ground breaking research and commercialisation ventures
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Business
Research Strengths:
• Advertising &
Communication
• Applied Econometrics
• Behavioural and Health
Economics
• Consumer Behaviour
• Entrepreneurship
• Infrastructure Management
• Philanthropy and Non-profit
studies
• Services Innovation
• Wealth Management and
Financial Literacy
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• Creative writing and literary studies
• Film and television, Dance
• Architecture
• Industrial Design
• Interior Design
• Landscape Architecture
• Urban Design
• Visual and interactive design
• Fashion
Creative Industries: Research Strengths
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Education
Research Strengths:
• Early years
• Mathematics education and
curriculum
• Literacies, curriculum and
pedagogies
• Learning for professional futures
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Health: Research Strengths
• Cancer
• Chronic Disease, Supportive and Palliative Care
• Environmental Health
• Equity and Health
• Exercise, Nutrition and Metabolism
• Health Services
• Infectious Diseases
• Injury Prevention
• Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Musculoskeletal Disease
• Vision Improvement
• Wound and Tissue Restoration
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Law and Justice
Research Strengths:
• Property and Environment
Credit
• Commercial and Consumer
Law
• E-business and E-government
• Human Rights & Governance
• Intellectual Property:
Knowledge Culture and
Economy
• Health Law
• Criminal Justice
• Scholarship of Higher
Education
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Science & Engineering: Research Strengths
• Airports and Aviation
• Complex Urban Systems Design (CUSD)
• Energy
• Orthopaedics and Trauma
• Smart Transport Systems
• Environment
• Food
• Information
• Security
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QUT’s Minimum Entry Requirements to PhD
o A Masters degree with minimum 25% research of the total degree
o A GPA of at least 5.0 on a 7 point scale or equivalent standing as certified by the relevant
faculty
o Coursework Masters with no research component are not considered adequate for
admission to the PhD program unless additional level of research experience and potential
which is deemed acceptable to the faculty and approved by the Research Degrees
Committee (e.g. journal publications)
o English proficiency- e.g. IELTS 6.5 with no sub-band less than 6.0
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English for Academic Purpose
• Entry requirements
• IELTS overall score of 5.5
• IELTS sub score for Reading and Writing 5.5.
• IELTS sub score for Listening and Speaking no less than 5.0
• Duration- 12 weeks
• Start Dates: 28th of February 2013, 28th of June 2013, 24th of October 2013
• Course details:
• Academic reading and note-taking
• Academic writing
• Listening and note-taking from lectures
• Speaking in an academic setting
• Study skills
• Assignment preparation and Internet research skills
• Library research skills
http://www.qutic.qut.edu.au/
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How to Write a Research Proposal
No more than 500 words. Your proposal should be presented under
headings that provide the following information:
• Proposed title of the study
• Purpose of the proposed study
• Brief relevant background literature
• Research questions or hypotheses
• Brief research methodology including ethical consideration
• Significance of the research
• Resources required for the research
• Bibliography
This proposal needs to be developed in collaboration with a prospective
supervisor on QUT campus.
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How to Apply
A complete application will include the following:
• FR form
• Research Proposal
• Certified/notarised award certificate and academic transcripts in the
original language as well as the English translation.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) which includes evidence of your research
experience.
• Referee Report in English translation
• Proof of English language proficiency
http://www.qut.edu.au/study/applying/phd-and-research-degree-applications
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Milestones in PhD Journey
Commencement
Stage 2
Confirmation of
Candidature
Annual Progress Report
Final Seminar
Thesis lodgement
Publish as you go but focus on quality publications
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Quality Assurance
QUT has a robust quality assurance system in place during all stages of PhD journey:
•Selection of students
•Accreditation of supervisors
•Oversight of progression including periods of under review if required
•Thesis examination including selection of high quality international examiners
QUT is accredited by Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
This agency regulates and assures the quality of Australia’s higher education sector:
•Compliance assessment
•Quality assessment
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Thank you for your attention
Q&A
Professor (Mrs) Acram Taji
Queensland University of Technology
GPO Box 2434
Brisbane, Qld., 4001, AUSTRALIA
Phone: +61-7-3138 6800
Fax: +61-7-3138 1508
Email: [email protected]
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