PhD and Research Masters

Find the right research degree

The following research degrees are offered by the School of Electrical Engineering and Computing.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees

PhD (Computer Engineering)
PhD (Computer Science)
PhD (Electrical Engineering)
PhD (Information Systems)
PhD (Information Technology)
PhD (Software Engineering)

Master of Philosophy degrees

MPhil (Computer Engineering)
MPhil (Computer Science)
MPhil (Electrical Engineering)
MPhil (Information Systems)
MPhil (Information Technology)
MPhil (Software Engineering)

PhD Scholarships

Our research strengths

Research capabilities within the School

Control systems and automation
Signal processing
Data mining, computer science and bioinformatics
Information technology
Health informatics
Cyber security
Machine learning and robotics
Smart structures
Telecommunications
Power systems and smart grids
Power electronics and drives

Industries and applications

Process industries
Electric supply and distribution
Optimisation applications in ambulance scheduling
Development of an artificial pancreas algorithm
High performance algorithms with GM research
High speed/high performance nano-positioning systems

Find a supervisor

All research degree candidates require a supervisor. It is recommended you start actively searching for potential supervisors in your chosen field before you submit your application.

You can search for a supervisor by researcher name, area of expertise or by research centre name.

Search for a supervisor

Further information

To find out more about research degree opportunities available in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computing, please contact:

T: +61 2 4921 6126
E: SEEC@newcastle.edu.au