Experience new and confronting ideas, and discover different perspectives on life, society and knowledge.

Choose from a wide variety of programs in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, such as:

• Asian and Pacific Studies
• History
• Political Science
• Social Policy
• Sociology
• Social Movement Studies
• Globalisation Studies
• Criminal Justice Studies
• International Development
• Clinical/Counselling research
• Community Psychology
• Developmental Neuro-psychology
• Psychology of Health and Social Development
• Sleep and Sleep Problems

As a research student, you will:

• write a thesis that advances knowledge in your field of study
• make informed decisions and recommendations on contentious issues
• learn how to separate distinct issues, consider them independently and think out the consequences of alternative attitudes
• develop advanced written and oral communication skills as you accomplish exacting study requirements

• Location:
  Footscray Park and St Albans
• College:
  College of Arts
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  APPH
• Duration:
  4 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
  Click here for the international version of this course

How to apply

• writer for a specialist academic journal
• manager
• academic
• employment with a university conducting research
• researcher in public, private or university sectors

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

The School of Social Sciences & Psychology offers supervision for Doctorate programs in many key research areas: some examples include Psychology, Community Psychology; Counselling; Sleep and Sleep problems; History; Political Science, Sociology, Asian Studies and International Development.

Standard completion times for research is 48 months for a PhD, or part-time equivalent.

• Mature: Applicants for candidature to the Doctor of Philosophy should normally have completed either a Master of Arts with a substantial research component (ie. not a coursework only Masters degree) or a four-year undergraduate degree with Honours, with 2A honours level equivalent or better. Applicants may be required to be enrolled in the first instance in a Masters by research program and will be given the opportunity to convert to a Doctoral program when they have completed sufficient work to satisfy the School that their topic is suitable in scope and level for doctoral study. Initial contact should be made with either the School Postgraduate Studies Coordinator to clarify the proposed area of research. Applicants will need to discuss the availability of suitable supervision for their program and any facilities or support required.