Doctor of Philosophy - Plan DR207

Doctor of Philosophy - Plan DR207

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Student type:
Entry score:

Not applicable*

Duration:
Full-time 3-4 years
Part-time 6-8 years
Fees:

Research Training Scheme

Next intake:
Continuous (scholarship application closing dates apply)
Location:
Melbourne City
Entry score:

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Duration:
Full-time 3-4 years
Fees:

AU$44,160 (2026 annual)

Next intake:
Continuous (scholarship application closing dates apply)
Location:
Melbourne City

CRICOS code: 079809F

To graduate you must complete the following:

Students must complete a series of compulsory onboarding modules during their first semester or study period. Complete the following course prior to your first milestone review: (confirmation of candidature)

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Doing Research for Design and Social Context 12 HUSO2438 City Campus

AND

Complete the following course prior to your second milestone review:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Research for Impact in Design and Social Context 12 HUSO2439 City Campus

AND

In consultation with your supervisory team, you may also elect to take up to Two (2) of the following courses during your candidature:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
Creative Practice Research 12 ARCH1429 City Campus
Qualitative Research Methods 12 HUSO2362 City Campus
Quantitative Research Techniques 12 MATH2256 City Campus
Critical and Social Theory 12 SOCU2308 City Campus

AND

In consultation with your supervisory team, you may also opt to take up to 12 credit points of approved university research electives:

The remaining allocation of credit points for each semester should be made up of the following Courses:

Course Title Credit Points Course Code Campus
PhD Research (48cp) 48 ARCH1425 City Campus
PhD Research (36cp) 36 ARCH1426 City Campus
PhD Research (24cp) 24 ARCH1427 City Campus
PhD Research (12cp) 12 ARCH1428 City Campus
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