Graduate research
Graduate research
Future research students
Information for prospective students regarding the Doctor of Philosophy – Arts program.
The School of Social and Political Sciences is at the forefront of research in the social sciences in Australia. We have a team of dedicated academic staff who can offer supervision for research higher degrees in the disciplines of Anthropology, Development Studies, Political Science, Criminology and Sociology and across a comprehensive range of areas. The School provides a dynamic and rewarding environment with reading groups, seminars, conferences and graduate journals all contributing to the engagement of the program.
Our Graduate Research Program is exclusively focused on PhD studies, offering no entry at the Master's by Research level.
The application deadlines for our graduate research courses are as follows:
- 31 August for international applicants
- 31 October for domestic applicants
You can search for scholarships offered by the University of Melbourne on the Scholarships website:
Current research students
Information for current graduate researchers
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School Induction and Enrichment Activities
The Faculty of Arts provides an orientation welcome session for new graduate researchers at the beginning of each year. After the orientation session, a local induction is provided to students enrolled in the School of Social and Political Sciences.
A variety of enrichment seminars and events are available to graduate researchers throughout the year, fostering a supportive academic community and providing valuable opportunities for skill development, knowledge sharing, and networking. These activities enable graduate researchers to gain new skills, present their work, and connect with colleagues and experts in their field. The highlight of our enrichment program is the Graduate Research Symposium, where graduate researchers present their Confirmation, Completion, and Work-in-Progress seminars before their advisory committees and a broader academic audience. This event is a cornerstone of our commitment to enhancing the graduate research experience.
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Facilities and Resources
We offers a range of facilities to support graduate researchers, including meeting rooms, flexi spaces for drop-in study sessions or brief meetings, and dedicated study spaces for quiet and focused environment.
Print resources are available at numerous locations around campus for general printing needs.
Student IT and eLearning support provide some key IT services which you can utilise as a researcher.
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Managing Your Candidature
The Arts Graduate Research Team offers cross-faculty support for Arts graduate research students. We are your first point of contact for all candidature management questions.
Faculty of Arts Candidature Milestones and Requirements
The Faculty sets out a minimum requirement that you must satisfy at each milestone. Refer to the Milestone page that details out the requirements for each milestone.
Explore the various information and guides available to current graduate researchers on the Arts Graduate Researcher Community.