Melbourne,
VIC,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD (Design) in Melbourne Australia | RMIT University
RMIT University
|
Melbourne Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
59,520
(c. USD42,636.79)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Globally renowned for excellence in design education, research, and practice, RMIT School of Design combines strong industry partnerships with social relevance to shape design's future.
This program delves into uncharted areas of design research, expands disciplinary knowledge, and reimagines design paradigms. It cultivates sophisticated research capabilities for careers across industries, academia, and analytical fields. Our approach treats the design process itself as research methodology, revealing intriguing parallels with traditional research methods. Students join vibrant communities of practice to exchange ideas, methodologies, and push the boundaries of design thinking. The PhD can be pursued through project work, thesis by publication, or traditional thesis format.
Graduates can pursue academic roles or leadership positions in creative studios, cultural institutions, festivals, NGOs, and corporate environments. The program also prepares researchers for postdoctoral opportunities in universities and government research initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission to a PhD program are:
a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a distinction average in the final year; or
a master degree that includes a research component comprised of at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent) with an overall distinction average or a master degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
At RMIT a grade of distinction represents academic achievement of 70% or higher and a high distinction is 80% or higher.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
Tuition
AUD
59,520