Postgraduate Research
If you have a passion for discovery, for seeing things in a new way or love the challenge of solving important problems, a research degree with the Faculty of Information Technology can launch you into a variety of exciting career options. Students can choose to undertake honours, masters by research or doctoral programs.
- Bachelor of Corporate Systems Management (Honours) *
- Bachelor of Games and Interactive Entertainment (Honours) *
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) (IT28)
- Master of Information Technology (Research) (IT60)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Information Technology (IF49)
- Doctor of Information Technology (IT80)
At QUT we know that research students thrive when they have a topic they are passionate about, a supervisor who supports their learning, and a leading-edge research environment that challenges their thinking. If you are considering a research degree, there are a number of pathways to a PhD you may follow to reach your research destination.
For further information regarding honours please see the honours course information page.
Choose a research topic
We recommend that you browse through the research section of the Faculty's website, read about our research strengths - Enterprise Systems, Innovative Technologies, Information Sciences and Smart Tools and Services. We also recommend that you visit the Information Security Institute (ISI). Alternatively contact faculty staff who can help you find an appropriate QUT researcher to discuss your topic with you. Staff will ensure your topic has the right scope and scale for the research degree you wish to complete. Discussing your interests early will make completing your application and research proposal much easier.
You can visit QUT's ePrints, a web-based collection of academic papers showcasing the research outputs of QUT academic staff and postgraduate students. You can also visit the Australian Digital Thesis database to read completed theses by past QUT research students.
Available projects for Honours Students, Masters and PhD Students
Choose a supervisor
Find out more about potential research supervisors in the QUT Expert Guide which allows you to search for staff by name or area of expertise. Alternatively contact the Faculty's research office on 07-3138 1000 or email infotech.research@qut.edu.au
How to apply to QUT
Once you have selected a topic and found a supervisor you are ready to submit an application. Find out more about how to apply for a research degree from QUT's Research Students Centre. The Research Students Centre provides advice on admissions and enrolment for domestic, international and exchange students, costs of study, intellectual property and scholarships.
* subject to Universty approval.