A research degree is suitable for someone who has completed a previous degree, often with a research component. Note that eligibility for entry into a research degree does not guarantee that your application will result in an offer.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Admission requires applicants to hold or be eligible to hold:
- an Honours degree or a Bachelor degree with Honours of at least class 2a standard in an appropriate discipline; or
- a relevant Masters degree (note: for some fields of research a relevant Masters degree with a research component is required); or
- satisfy the Dean of Research that your previous education, relevant professional experience and published research work is of sufficient quality and relevance to prepare the applicant for a research degree
Master of Research
Admission requires applicants to hold or be eligible to hold:
- a relevant Bachelor degree (or equivalent) of at least 3 years with a minimum credit average; or
- an Honours degree or a Bachelor degree with honours; or
- a relevant Masters degree; or
- satisfy the Dean of Research that your previous education, relevant professional experience and published research work is of sufficient quality and relevance to prepare the applicant for a research degree
Professional Doctorate by Research
Generally applicants for this degree should meet the requirements for entry to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), and normally show that they have at least five years experience of practice in their relevant field, normally within the last 10 years. View the full admission criteria.
International students
All international students must meet our English language requirements to be eligible for entry into a research degree.
Please refer to the Research Degrees Admission and Enrolment Procedure for more information.
