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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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Our Place in Australia

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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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Science and Technology Precinct:

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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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