Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Design at RMIT University in Australia, College of Design and Social Context

About this course

About this course
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The RMIT School of Design is internationally recognised as a leader in design education, research and practice. With industry connections and social grounding, the School is focussed on the future of design.This program is an exploration of new territories of design research, contributions to the knowledge base of the discipline, and work toward the redefinition of aspects of design. It also develops advanced research skills to prepare you for a career in industry, academia and other settings that require systematic and critical analysis. We believe that research is conducted through designing and that utilising this process as a means of increasing knowledge parallels research in fascinating ways. Candidates are supported and engaged in communities of practice that share interests, ideas, discourses and ways of doing things, and explore the boundaries of design thinking. The Doctor of Philosophy may be undertaken in a project, thesis by publication or thesis mode.Upon graduation, you may pursue an academic career or senior positions in studios, galleries, museums, festivals, non-government organisations, art organisations, companies and venues. You will also be able to work as research fellows and postdoctoral research fellows on postdoctoral research projects in university and government organisations.

Which department am I in?

College of Design and Social Context

CRICOS

099063M

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

A$44,160.00 (US$ 29,102) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Melbourne City Campus

124 La Trobe Street,

Melbourne,

Victoria,

3000, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

A bachelor's degree requiring at least four (4) 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 subjects 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. ORA master's 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's degree without a research component with at least a high distinction average; OREvidence 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

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.