Research Degrees

The Monash PhD

We have created a PhD with research skills and career enhancement.

The Monash PhD will prepare you for a career beyond your degree.

How to apply

Find out how to apply to begin your research at Monash.

Our research students undertake graduate research to forge a better career, indulge their passion and even change the world.

At Monash, you get all the support and supervision you need to develop your research skills and build your career after completing your degree.

Our internationally recognised accreditation program ensures your supervisors – and we insist our PhD candidates have at least two – understand best practice and can mentor you throughout your entire degree.

The introduction of the Monash PhD in 2013 recognises the importance of skills training that is tailored to meet your individual needs, so we’ve made them an essential part of the PhD.

You can choose from a number of programs, including the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and a range of research master’s programs. We also offer professional doctorates geared toward advancing professional practice.

And we help you make the most of your research potential by offering flexible options, such as part-time and external, off-campus study.

At Monash, we nurture our researchers and their research.