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University of Melbourne

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Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture, Building and Planning

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a higher-level research degree that requires advanced research, conceptual and writing skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Course Code
056961K
Study Mode
In person

About this course

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

Study locations

Parkville

What you will learn

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.

Career pathways

Career outcomes

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:

  • Chartered Architect at Robust Architecture Workshop, Sri Lanka
  • Lecturer in Architecture at Taylor's University, Malaysia
  • Post-doctoral researcher and lecturer at Aalto University, Helsinki

How to apply

1. Decide on a research program

The Melbourne School of Design offers two research programs:

  • Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

We recommend that you familiarise yourself with both these programs before deciding on the program most suitable to you.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Architecture & Building courses at University of Melbourne.
76.6%
Overall satisfaction
81.4%
Skill scale
65.3%
Teaching scale
81.2%
Employed full-time
$62.5k
Average salary