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Doctor of Philosophy - Arts (DR-PHILART)
Doctorate by ResearchYear: 2025 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
Contact
Coordinator
Professor Heather Benbow
Email: arts-gr@unimelb.edu.au
For currently enrolled students:
• General information about enrolment
• Email: arts-gr@unimelb.edu.au
For future students:
• General information
• Email: arts-graduateenquiries@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Award title | Doctor of Philosophy |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2025 — Parkville |
| CRICOS code | 056954J |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Research |
| AQF level | 10 |
| Duration | 4 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 – Arts is offered in the following schools/disciplines.
- Asia Institute
- Culture and Communication
- Historical and Philosophical Studies
- Languages and Linguistics
- Social and Political Sciences
Links to further information
For future students: further information about the course and how to apply is on our Study with Us pages or send queries to arts-graduateenquiries@unimelb.edu.au
For current candidates: further information is on the Graduate Research Hub and Faculty of Arts Graduate Research
Last updated: 27 February 2025