Undertake a research degree in any of our five active research areas and work alongside some of the world's brightest and most accomplished academics.
You can undertake a research degree – the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – in any of our research areas:
You may seek candidature in these areas, or pursue interdisciplinary studies across a range of fields within the school, or the University’s other faculties.
The Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) allows candidates to undertake research and advanced specialisation in any area of scholarship or design covered by the school.
Entry requirements include a bachelor’s degree – generally a four-year degree or a three-year degree with honours in a relevant discipline.
The program is generally completed in four semesters of full-time study (two years) or eight semesters of part-time study (four years).
The Doctor of Philosophy is awarded for a thesis that is a substantial and original contribution to the discipline. You will need to produce a final thesis in the range of 50,000 to 80,000 words. Entry requirements include a master’s degree with a research component or a bachelor’s degree with first or second-class honours.
Alternatively, you may be admitted on the basis of outstanding innovative practice. Candidates usually complete the PhD within three years full time or six years of part-time study (part time is available to domestic students only).