For a full list and details of our research courses, please visit our Postgraduate Degrees by Research page.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

• A PhD enables students to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic.
• The research will culminate in a written thesis, which offers a significant contribution to knowledge in the discipline concerned.

For entry into the PhD course applicants are required to have a bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours awarded by an Australian university or other recognised higher education institution; or equivalent.

For further admission requirements for entry into the PhD course including the University standards on honours equivalence please see the Gold Book Part 5: Schedule 5.1 (please see the Goldbook webpage here) 

Professional Doctorate Degrees

• These courses combine research, coursework and in some cases professional work/industry experience.
• While they are research-based, professional doctorates focus on the improvement of professional practice.
• Professional doctorates are available in the areas of business administration, public administration, information sciences and legal science.

For entry into the Professional Doctorate course applicants are required to have a masters degree or bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours; or equivalent.

For further admission requirements for entry into the Professional Doctorate course please see the Gold Book Part 5: Schedule 5.2 (please see the Goldbook webpage here)

Master by Research

• Most faculties offer master-by-research programs. These courses have the same underlying principles of a PhD program, however the length of the thesis submitted for examination will be less than for a PhD.
• The masters by research can be completed as a stand-alone program or be used as a pathway to a PhD program.

For entry into the Masters Degree Course applicants are required to have a bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours; or a three year bachelor degree with above average performance; or a four year bachelor degree in the appropriate field of study; or a bachelor degree with H2B or H3 in the appropriate field of study.

For admission requirements for entry into the Masters course please see the Gold Book Part 5: Schedule 5.3 (please see the Goldbook webpage here)