Confidently choose a Deakin research degree
Deakin research degrees and PhDs are designed to develop your expertise, open doors to exciting career opportunities and make transformative discoveries in your field. Focusing on practical learning and industry engagement, we equip you with the skills global organisations value, making you an employer’s top choice in your field.
With hundreds of scholarships available, you’ll enjoy a fee-free tuition that means you can focus on your impactful research.
Plus, you’ll be supported by the #1 university for career services in Australia, meaning you’ll be well on your way to the global career you’ve always wanted. Deakin research degree and PhD candidates work in the organisations you want to.
Don’t miss your chance to boost your career potential.
Competitive financial support
Domestic scholarship recipients receive an above university average $33,500 per annum stipend (tax exempt) and a $5000 travel allowance.
Explore Deakin’s leading research degrees Ready to undertake a research degree? At Deakin we have two main types of research degrees, as well as a joint PhD program.
Find the best match for you.
Masters by research
1-2 years full-time
A pathway to a PhD
Make an original contribution to knowledge
Written thesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
3 years full-time
Make an original, significant contribution to knowledge in your chosen discipline
Supervised research project
Written thesis
Cotutelle PhD – one PhD across two universities
A PhD that you undertake across two universities in two different countries
Two testamurs from each university
Double the supervision, facilities, resources and funding opportunities
Cotutelle Doctor of Philosophy
Whether you’re starting your research journey or building on previous expertise, you’ll be supported to become a sought-after expert in an area you care about.
Use our course finder to find the right research degree for you.