Doctor of Philosophy - Melbourne - Victoria - Doctorate of philosophy deakin - I1681

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a supervised research program. Your research will be conducted under the supervision of a panel, which is chaired by the principal supervisor who is a full-time member of staff experienced in research. Other members of the panel may be internal or external to Deakin University and will be appointed to assist the principal supervisor.

Applicants should hold either a bachelor degree with first class honours (H2A) or a masters by research degree in a field of study related to the subject of the proposed research, or other qualifications/research publications approved as equivalent.

Doctor of Philosophy

Course rules
A candidate is required to complete a thesis of 80 000-100 000 words, embodying the results of research carried out in the field of study specified at the time of enrolment. Candidates in the arts may submit a thesis comprising creative works and an exegesis of no fewer than 18 000-20 000 words.


Research information
Research areas

Supervision is available in most discipline areas offered by the Faculty. Contact the Higher Degree by Research Officer
 

Research scholarships
Deakin University offers scholarships for study towards higher degrees by research. For further information contact the Research Scholarships Officer


Admission requirements - general
Admission to higher degree by research candidature is normally granted on the basis of a bachelors degree with honours or a masters degree with substantial research component.
For more information visit The Guide.


Admission requirements - specific
Applicants should hold either a bachelor degree with first class honours (H2A) or a masters by research degree in a field of study related to the subject of the proposed research, or other qualifications/research publications approved as equivalent.


How to apply
Applicants must apply via Research Services.
An application form is available from Research Service


Alternate exits
Master of Arts (A800)