Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering - Environmental)
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an opportunity to pursue a topic you're passionate about at the highest academic level.
A PhD is an independent, supervised research project that is assessed on the submission of a thesis or creative work and exegesis. This course may be undertaken in any School within ECU, provided there are supervisors available in your proposed research area, and the resources and facilities required to complete your proposed project are accessible.
Environmental Engineering research at ECU concentrates on developing sustainable solutions to curb the undesirable effects of human activities on the environment (air, land and water).
About this PhD Unit Set
Environmental Engineering research at ECU concentrates on developing sustainable solutions to curb the undesirable effects of human activities on the environment (air, land and water).
These include pollution, climate change, water demand and availability, land use and contamination, as well as industrial and household waste generation. Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in: Novel and advanced technologies; Integrated water treatment technologies for minimising carbon footprint; Harvest and reuse of stormwater; Desalination and renewable energy; Aeration system for improving water quality; Economic sediment removal techniques; Sustainable energy generation and environmental waste management. Researchers in the school are currently involved in projects investigating the removal of heavy metals in wastewater using agro-waste, hybrid desalination technologies and advanced water treatment systems. The School also has a fully-equipped laboratory with advanced water and wastewater treatment equipment such as the dissolved air floatation, adsorption, anaerobic water treatment, advanced oxidation, biofilm process, depth filtration as well as precipitation and flocculation systems.
Campus Information
Joondalup
Our Joondalup Campus is the University's headquarters. The campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the Health and Wellness Building, a multi-million dollar sport and fitness centre, an award-winning library and student hub, a microbrewery, an outdoor cinema for the summer months and on-campus accommodation.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 10
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employment opportunities
Academia, Government Agencies, Engineering Consultancies, Research and Development, Industry
Possible future job titles
Water and wastewater treatment, water reuse, desalination and renewable energies, urban water system, aeration system
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.
All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research. Applicants seeking online study will be required to provide additional information to support their application, as not all projects nor disciplines are suited to online study. Special entry may be considered for applications to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) who will be required to attend an audition and/or interview.
Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- Masters Degree (Research);
or - Bachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class)
or - Demonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following (Band 4) :
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests.
- Course Code: 085257E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Doctoral Degree/PhD
- Duration: 04 Year
-
Total Tuition Fee:
161600 AUD
Annual Cost of Living: 24505 AUD
Application Fee: N/A
Similar Programs
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering - Petroleum) at Edith Cowan University
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering - Materials) at Edith Cowan University
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering - Electrical and Electronic) at Edith Cowan University
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering - Computer Systems) at Edith Cowan University
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering - Civil) at Edith Cowan University
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering - Chemical) at Edith Cowan University