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About the course
The Melbourne School of Design’s PhD attracts outstanding graduates to undertake innovative research across built environment topics. This higher-level research degree develops advanced research, conceptual and writing skills through independent and sustained investigation of a specific problem, issue or topic. Candidates complete a thesis as a full dissertation or combined with a creative project that makes an original contribution to scholarship under academic supervision.
What you might learn
Students develop advanced capabilities in research design, critical inquiry, conceptual development and scholarly communication within architecture, building and planning disciplines. The program builds specialist expertise through sustained independent research guided by experienced supervisors. Graduates are prepared to produce original, rigorous work that contributes new knowledge to the built environment field.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue research and academic careers in universities and design/research institutes focused on the built environment. The degree supports advanced professional pathways in government, consulting and industry roles that require high-level research, analysis and evidence-based policy or design development. Potential directions include built environment research, urban and regional planning research, heritage and sustainability research, and design-led innovation roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
