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Pursue an in-depth investigation of a subject you're deeply interested in, making a novel and meaningful addition to humanity's collective understanding. A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) allows you to thoroughly examine a research area of your choosing. With guidance from an advisor, you'll conduct autonomous study on a focused subject, culminating in a thesis under 100,000 words. Your work will constitute an important, innovative advancement in its field. Throughout your PhD journey, you'll cultivate self-directed research capabilities, including identifying research questions, acquiring specialized conceptual and technical expertise to solve them, and situating your work within the wider academic context of your discipline. Crafting your thesis presents stimulating chances to collaborate with and learn from leading scholars while participating in global academic conferences. Research degree opportunities are available across all Schools at Murdoch, which promotes both traditional discipline-based and cross-disciplinary studies.