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Postgraduate by research

The School is known for its postgraduate programs and research activities. We offer a range of internationally recognised postgraduate programs.


By research/project:

Research programs are aligned with the school’s capabilities. Students that undertake research programs conduct their own research under supervision. The outcome of the research can be a thesis or a project.

Master of Arts (Textile Design): MR068 Program guide

Master of Technology (Textiles) by research: MR069 Program Guide

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) (Textiles): DR074 Program Guide

Program Guides provide full details including, program structures, entrance requirements and application information.

By coursework:

The School also offers a coursework Master of Fashion and Textiles which incorporates exit points at Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma levels.

Master of Fashion and Textiles

Information for International research students

Frequently asked questions (Postgraduate by research)

Selection process and criteria

The process for prospective students seeking enrolment in one of the School of Fashion and Textiles research programs (Master of Arts, Master of Technology and PhD) is outlined in:

RMIT Graduate Research

Students are encouraged to contact the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Coordinator to discuss potential research topics and the availability of suitable supervisors:

Dr Rajiv Padhye, HDR Coordinator – School of Fashion and Textiles

Fashion and Textiles supervisor list

d through the School of Graduate Research and assessed by the School and College. The processing time varies for different applicants, and the time of the year. The majority of selection decisions are made during December to March for Semester One and June to August for Semester Two.

The School’s HDR panel assesses applications against the following criteria:

  • Quality
  • Strategic fit
  • Supervisor capability

The schools will notify applicants about the outcome of their applications. Successful applicants will receive a letter of offer along with details of how to enroll. To follow up your application status, please contact your Research advisor.

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