Become a leading researcher and designer of innovative engineering solutions, with a PhD in Engineering from VU.PhD in Engineering program at VUContinue your graduate study with one of Australia’s leading engineering-research universities. We offer world-class engineering labs, top research institutes, and invaluable industry collaborations. We offer doctoral degrees in: chemical engineering civil engineering electrical engineering mechanical engineering. During your study, you’ll work on cutting-edge engineering projects, presenting your research as a PhD thesis, and in journals and conferences.Course structureThe PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time).As well as enrolling in Research Thesis units Doctor of Philosophy (Science) students will be required to complete two coursework units, ROP8001 and ROP8002.An average result of 70% is required in the compulsory coursework units in order to proceed to candidature confirmation. Ongoing progression is subject to policy and procedures for candidature management as per the VU HDR Policy. Careers in engineering A PhD will help you find important work in the following areas: government policy university research industry research, design or management. Engineering careers include: power generation, transmission, distribution, management and control (particularly Smart or alternative energy) managing, designing and developing telecommunication network systems microelectronic and electronic design water-related work for government organisations and private firms processing design for the food industry mechanical design for construction and safety. Learning outcomes On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. expert understanding of a substantial body of theory and its practical application at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including substantial expert knowledge of ethical research principles and methods applicable to the field. 2. intellectual independence and cognitive skills to undertake a systematic investigation, reflect critically on theory and practice and evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, including identifying, evaluating and critically analysing the validity of research studies and their applicability to a research problem. 3. expert cognitive, technical and creative skills to: design, develop and implement a research project/s to systematically investigate a research problem; develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge; manage, analyse, evaluate and interpret data, synthesising key ideas and theorising within the context of key literature. 4. expert communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions; to disseminate and promote new insights; and to cogently present a complex investigation of originality, or original research, both for external examination and to specialist (eg researcher peers) and non-specialist (industry and/or community) audiences through informal interaction, scholarly publications, reports and formal presentations. 5. capacity to reflect on, develop and evaluate strategies for achieving their own learning and career goals. 6. intellectual independence, initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further learning. 7. ethical practice and full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs. 8. autonomy, authoritative judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an expert and independent scholar.