The Faculty of Arts and Education is home to over 15 specialist research centres and groups. Join our passionate, collaborative community of researchers and have access to inspiring world-class facilities. Contribute new ideas that make a lasting impact across education, humanities and social sciences, communication and creative arts.
You’ll be supported and inspired across all stages of your research career by leading experts in the field who will help you achieve your research aspirations. Develop the expertise you need to make your mark in your chosen field and graduate internationally savvy, culturally aware and industry-ready.
Whether you want to make transformative discoveries in your discipline, develop your expertise or expand your industry network, we’ve got research degrees that will boost your career potential. At Deakin we offer two main types of research degrees.
When you undertake your PhD with us, you’ll have access to world-class facilities, supervisors and research possibilities. This will be your opportunity to break down barriers and work alongside our collaborative community, allowing you to make an original, significant contribution to knowledge in your chosen discipline.
We have opportunities across a range of fields including communications, politics, languages, education and criminology. With flexible start dates and multiple locations, you’ll access a specialisation pathway that supports your passion and lifestyle, making an original contribution to knowledge.
Join the #1 university in Australia for education and educational research and the top 1% for arts and humanities research globally. Work alongside Australia's best researchers and make a valuable contribution in the field of education.
So we can evaluate your eligibility for a PhD or masters degree by research, you’ll need to complete an expression of interest, which you can submit throughout the year. Before you submit, make sure you meet the eligibility criteria. If supervision is available, we’ll issue you a formal invitation to submit an online application for candidature.
When you study a PhD or postdoctoral research at the Faculty of Arts and Education you'll be supported by world-renowned researchers. Our supervisors conduct research across several discipline areas. Explore our research groups to find a supervisor.
Depending on which research pathway you take, PhD or masters degree by research, you’ll need to ensure you meet the minimum entry requirements.
To be eligible to apply for a masters by research, you must demonstrate research ability. This includes:
If you haven’t completed a prior research project, you must submit additional evidence of demonstrated equivalent prior learning and research experience.
To be eligible to apply for a PhD, you must meet the following minimum entry requirements:
A scholarship can help you to reach your full potential and enrich your capacity for research innovation. Our research degree and PhD scholarships will support you during your studies and can cover tuition fees, overseas student health cover or living allowances. Learn more about the amazing scholarship opportunities that you might be eligible for:
Under the guidance of an expert supervisor and with the financial support of a full scholarship, Septrin is excited to commence fieldwork in the Philippines.
Dr Fiona Hillary shares how a PhD in public art enabled her to create an immersive 360-degree experience encouraging audiences to consider their implication in climate change.
April's PhD is progressing how we understand, and better support, male survivors of sexual assault in Australia.
Oscar's PhD explores how cinema is able to shine a light on the fundamental essences of the human condition which may have become lost to the frantic pace of modern life.
Our research-intensive environment delivers high-quality research into outcomes that are relevant and meaningful to our communities. Our partnerships and industry collaborations enable local industries, so your research ideas can have tangible outcomes for society, both locally and globally.
Our team is ready to meet you – and help you find your dream degree by research. We’re keen to hear from you today.
