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Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture, Building and Planning (DR-PHILABP)

Doctorate by ResearchYear: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

Award titleDoctor of Philosophy
Year & campus2025 — Parkville
CRICOS code056961K
Fees informationSubject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date
Study level & typeGraduate Research
AQF level 10
Duration4 years full-time, or equivalent part-time

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised qualification in which candidates undertake research on a specific topic. Candidates develop expert specialised research and analytical skills and communicate the outcomes of their research in a thesis and through oral presentation. To be awarded the degree, candidates must demonstrate systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of their discipline and make an original and significant contribution to knowledge. 

The PhD prepares candidates for a range of careers where they can apply their research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture, Building and Planning is offered in the following disciplines:  

  • Architecture
  • Construction Management
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Property
  • Urban Design
  • Urban Planning

Links to further information

For future students: further information about the course and how to apply is on our Study with Us pages  

For current candidates: further information is on the Graduate Research Hub

Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning (incorporating the Melbourne School of Design) Graduate research program and https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/doctor-of-philosophy-architecture-building-and-planning/how-to-apply/

Last updated: 27 February 2025