Key Information
- Duration: Full-time – 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Nov 2026, International (estimated deadline)
- Starting January 2027
- Apply before Jun 2027, International (estimated deadline)
- Apply before Aug 2027, National (estimated deadline)
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Overview
You will establish a strong foundation in the digital research methods necessary to deeply investigate the unique problems surrounding humans and their relationships to technology. Additionally, you'll learn to consider technology through the theoretical lenses of a number of core humanities disciplines, such as history, language, media studies, communication, and philosophy.
As a unique complement to the programme’s research methods and subject breadth, you'll be given instruction and ample opportunities to explore applied knowledge via research-intensive approaches to digital design and production, such as web design/development and game design. Visit the programme website for more information.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of Technology and Humanities programme from Illinois Institute of Technology, you will be prepared for careers in the following areas:
- Research and teaching at the postsecondary level
- Alt-ac careers in university research and teaching
- Advanced research and development positions in the private and government sectors
Programme Structure
The Ph.D. in technology and humanities requires 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. Students who have earned a master’s degree in a relevant field or have undertaken graduate work in relevant fields may transfer credit hours toward the doctoral degree (up to 36 credit hours for graduate course work in relevant fields at Illinois Tech or up to 30 credit hours for graduate course work in relevant fields from other institutions). Transfer credit decisions are made by the Graduate Studies Committee.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: 3
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
Students enter the Ph.D. programme from a wide range of fields but should have substantial academic preparation or professional experience related to one or more humanities fields. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field that, in combination with the 30 credit hour technical core, would provide a solid basis for advanced academic work leading to original research in technology and humanities.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 46,295 AUD / year (≈ 33,318 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 46,295 AUD / year
- Domestic In-State: 46,295 AUD / year
Living Costs
Chicago, United States: 1,802-3,461 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available. Please visit the programme website for more information.