Doctor of Engineering (DEng)

Program Overview

The Doctor of Engineering (DEng) is a three-year research-oriented doctorate designed to equip engineering professionals with the knowledge and skills to lead significant research investigations and advance the field. The program focuses on solving practical industry problems and comprises coursework, research units, and a doctoral dissertation. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in engineering and technical industries, including research and development, engineering consulting, and project management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Doctor of Engineering (DEng) is a research-oriented professional doctorate designed to meet the industrial and societal needs of engineering professionals. It focuses on solving practical industry problems and advancing the body of knowledge in engineering and technical fields.

Objectives:

• Equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to lead significant research investigations in their chosen engineering discipline.
• Prepare graduates to act as independent researchers or group leaders for investigations of practical importance in their professional areas.

Program Description:

The DEng program is a three-year doctoral program. The first year consists of coursework and a research project proposal, demonstrating the candidate's aptitude for research through a state-of-the-art literature review. The second year includes advanced coursework and research units, addressing deeper concepts in the candidate's discipline area and providing the necessary skills and knowledge for undertaking a doctoral-level dissertation. The third year is dedicated to the doctoral dissertation, which involves extending the work developed in the previous years and making a significant original contribution to the field.

Outline:

Program Content and Structure:

The DEng program comprises 120 credit points, including coursework units and research-based units.

First Year:

• Engineering Practice and Key Research Methodology (4 credit points)
• Technology Evaluation and Intellectual Property (4 credit points)
• Applied Mathematical Modelling and Simulation (4 credit points)
• Data Acquisition (4 credit points)
• Research Project Proposal (12 credit points)

Second Year:

• Advanced Data Analysis (8 credit points)
• Doctoral Dissertation Research Paper 1 (14 credit points)
• Big Data Analysis and Pattern Recognition (8 credit points)
• Doctoral Dissertation Research Paper 2 (14 credit points)

Third Year:

• Doctoral Dissertation (48 credit points)

Elective Units:

Students can take up to 16 credit points of elective units, which must be approved by the supervisor and the ACC/Deputy Dean.

Careers:

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the DEng program are prepared for leadership roles in engineering and technical industries. They can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Research and development
• Engineering consulting
• Product design and development
• Project management
• Technical management