Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a higher-level research degree that requires advanced research, conceptual and writing skills. Working under the guidance of academic supervisors, PhD candidates produce advanced knowledge and expertise by conducting independent and sustained research that examines a specific problem, issue or topic. The thesis is undertaken as a full dissertation or combined with a design project and needs to demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge that makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship.
Candidates complete a thesis of approximately 80,000-100,000 words
PhD or MPhil degrees are for students who want to refine and cultivate their expertise and theoretical understanding within their chosen field. Our research degrees are ideal vehicles to help you develop your knowledge and experience to an advanced level.
On completing your research degree, you will have acquired an internationally recognised and respected qualification. Graduates of our research programs have gone on to work at institutions and organisations in Australia and across the world in roles such as:
The Melbourne School of Design offers two research programs:
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with both these programs before deciding on the program most suitable to you.