PhD
Doctor of Philosophy - Arts
University of Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy in Arts at the University of Melbourne is the highest arts degree offered by the University, requiring an 80,000 to 100,000 word thesis of independent research that makes a significant, original contribution to an existing area of knowledge. Candidates complete four subjects in their first year, including the Arts PhD Research Intensive and Research Workshop, and access specialist support including three-minute thesis competitions and research leadership programs.
Candidates can specialise across the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Asia Institute. Graduates pursue roles as researchers, academics and subject matter experts.
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