Higher degrees by research
Facilities at the School of Media and Communication.
The School of Media and Communication places high value on research. It is committed to producing knowledge that is socially, academically, professionally and industry relevant.
Researchers and postgraduates in the school are involved in a diverse number of projects funded by the Australian Research Council, philanthropic and commercial bodies. Key researchers are drawn from a variety of research backgrounds.
The school offers excellent working facilities to its research students, these spaces range from an open plan design studio to partitioned individual work areas with a desk, bookshelves and storage. Candidates can also make use of the excellent resources at the Australian Film Insititute (AFI) Research Collection.
Program information
HDR candidates undertake their research through a variety of approaches including creative practice, practice-based research as well as archival, field-based and text-based methodologies.
The finished form of the research in all Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) programs may be either a thesis or by project combined with an exegesis.
Research can be undertaken by thesis or as a project with a written exegetical component. The following research degrees are offered:
Communication - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) DR 069
Creative Media - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) DR070
Contact
Associate Professor Angelina Russo, Program Director
Alice Black, Administrative Officer
Applying for a research degree
Applicants are required to enrol with a research proposal that aligns with school research strengths and the expertise of a primary and secondary supervisor located in the school.
Before submitting your application, make direct contact with two potential supervisors to discuss your proposal to ensure a fit with their expertise, interests and availability.
Application and enrolment process in the School of Media and Communication
Graduate Research Conference
Twice a year research candidates participate in a Graduate Research Conference (GRC) where they are given the opportunity to present work in progress and receive helpful feedback from peers and colleagues.
Links
- RMIT Graduate Research: information for candidates and staff
- Higher Degrees by research guidelines
- MyResearch – web-based application for viewing records of research candidates at RMIT
- Design Social Context Human Research Ethics Subcommittee (login required)
- How to apply for research grants and funding
- RMIT School of Graduate Research
- Research at RMIT
Forms for Higher Degrees by Research (HDR) candidates
- Application
- Enrolment
- Changes during candidature
- Progress during candidature
- Submission and examination
- Supervisor registration