Resources for New Graduate Research Students
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Graduate research programs
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD or Doctorate) is the highest degree offered by the University and should demonstrate a critical application of advanced knowledge and expertise in your field, and high level research and writing skills. It is a sustained piece of independent research and writing that examines a specific problem, issue or topic and, upon completion, makes a significant and new contribution to existing knowledge. All PhDs in the Faculty of Arts are research-based.
- Research study areas
- Minimum entry requirements
- Course structure
- Residency requirements
- How to apply
Watch Emily Poelin-Hunter talk about studying a PhD a the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Watch more research candidates talk about their research on Youtube.
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Masters by research (MA)
The Masters by research (MA) provides you with an opportunity to carry out sustained and independent research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and skills in a chosen area of study and make an original contribution to the discipline.
Inter-university PhD partnership programs
Inter-university PhD partnership programs offer joint PhD programs between the University of Melbourne and overseas universities.