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Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture and Built Environment)

PhD / Doctoral.
Deakin University

250

in world overall ranking*

13

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This PhD offers supervised, independent research in architecture and the built environment, enabling you to develop deep expertise and contribute original knowledge. You will work with an experienced principal supervisor and may have associate supervisors to support your project. Study can be undertaken on campus or online, and culminates in a thesis that reports your research outcomes in the nominated field. This is a doctoral research degree in Architecture & Building.

Career outcome

Graduates are prepared for research-focused careers that require advanced investigative and analytical capability, such as academic and teaching roles, research and policy positions, and specialist consultancy in architecture, urban and built-environment contexts. The degree supports pathways into universities, government and industry R&D, and professional practice roles where evidence-based design and evaluation are valued. This is a PhD / Doctoral qualification in Architecture & Building. Preparing graduates for engineering innovation, industrial research, and doctoral study.


Living Costs in Geelong**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 23
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,000 - 1,323
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 665 - 879
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 5 - 13
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 257 - 339

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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3 years

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Trimester 1, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

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Online
Waterfront (Geelong)

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S917

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

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25% of tuition fees

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15% of reduction per unit

tick iconDEAKIN WARRNAMBOOL RESIDENTIAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of accommodation fees

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