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The University of Melbourne

Doctor of Philosophy - Architecture, Building and Planning


Course Details

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a higher-level research degree that requires advanced research, conceptual and writing skills. Working under the guidance of academic supervisors, PhD candidates produce advanced knowledge and expertise by conducting independent and sustained research that examines a specific problem, issue or topic. The thesis is undertaken as a full dissertation or combined with a creative project and needs to demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge that makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship.

Qualification: Doctor Degree (By Research)

Course structure: The PhD is undertaken for up to 4 years (full-time equivalent) or up to 8 years (part-time). Produces a thesis of 80,000-100,000 words, or a suite of creative works supported by a dissertation of 40,000-100,000 words, developed under supervision and representing an original and substantial contribution to knowledge.

CRICOS Code: 056961K

Start date: Flexible

Address

Parkville

Grattan Street

Parkville, Victoria, 3010

Attendance options

  • Full-time - 4 years

Total tuition costs

AUD $241,332

ENTRY CRITERIA*

TOEFL: 94


* Note that TOEFL and IELTS scores are indicative of overall requirements in either test. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the educator for a more detailed breakdown of requirements. Note also that where TOEFL and IELTS scores are published applicants will typically require one or the other.