Doctor of Philosophy - Arts
Course code: DR-PHILART
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Duration
4 years full time / 8 years part time
Expected candidature is 3 years full time (or part time equivalent)
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March
Fees
Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available
Duration
Mode (Location)
On campus (Parkville)
Intake
March
Fees
AUD $50,976 (2026 indicative first year fee)
English language requirements
CRICOS code
056954J
Career outcomes
Overview
With a Doctor of Philosophy – Arts you will have the ability to traverse the academic world. As an internationally recognised qualification, you can pursue roles including:
- Researcher and academic
- Professorships and lecturing
- Consultant and subject matter expert.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of the PhD, the graduate researcher will be able to:
- demonstrate command of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of a discipline
- independently and systematically engage in critical reflection, synthesis and evaluation
- independently and systematically develop, adapt and implement research methodologies to extend and redefine existing knowledge
- independently and systematically generate original knowledge and understanding such that they can make a substantial contribution to a discipline
- disseminate research findings effectively in the professional arena and in an international context
- demonstrate autonomy, authoritative judgement and responsibility as an expert and scholar
- demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and integrity.
Graduate attributes
For graduate attributes, refer to the Graduate Research Hub.