About the programme
A Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering) by Prior Publication is designed for experienced researchers with a substantial body of peer-reviewed work. It allows them to obtain a doctoral qualification by demonstrating the originality, significance and impact of their research. This pathway requires a coherent thematic contribution, where published works collectively address a significant research question. This route benefits established academics and professionals by formally recognising their research achievements without requiring them to undertake new studies from scratch.
Entry requirements
Academic Requirements
- A Master's degree in engineering or related fields, with a minimum of FIVE (5) publications or equivalent works as the first or corresponding author, aligned with the theme of the specialisation, within TEN (10) years prior to the application date.
English Language Requirements
- MUET: Band 3.5
- IELTS Academic: Band 5.0
- CEFR: B1 (High B1)
- Pearson Test of English: 47
- Cambridge Linguaskill: 154
- Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154
- TOEFL Essentials (Online): 7.5
- TOEFL IBT: Total and Section Score: 3, Total Score: 44+
- Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS: Minimum score of 107
What you’ll study
Courses Offered
- Research Methodology
- Research I - VI
Career pathways
Graduates will acquire essential research skills, opening doors to careers as academicians, researchers or chief technical officers in science and technology corporations.
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