Research higher degrees

Flinders offers a number of masters and doctoral degrees which are undertaken entirely or primarily by research.

Research at Flinders 

  • International research collaboration is a central element of Flinders research strategy.
  • Flinders has a high research profile and consistently ranks among Australia’s top universities on a per capita basis for research spending and for the citation of work in professional journals.
  • Flinders provides a high quality teaching and learning environment offering research degree supervision across all disciplines.

Refer to Office of Graduate Research - Future students for further information about research study at Flinders.

Research higher degree courses offered at Flinders

Courses offered as research degrees 

The following are offered as research degrees only, ie assessment is based entirely on presentation of a thesis embodying the results of research undertaken whilst enrolled as a candidate for the degree.

Research degrees with a minor coursework component 

The following are offered as research degrees with a minor coursework component. The major piece of assessment is based on the presentation of a thesis.

Coursework degrees with a research component

The following are offered as coursework degrees with a minor research component. 

Applicants apply via GradStart.

Entry requirements

Domestic students

Admission to a research degree program is normally restricted to applicants holding an Honours Class 1 or 2A degree or equivalent.

Other qualifications may be considered.

Candidates with an Honours 2A seeking admission to the PhD may be advised that it may be in their best interest to initially enrol in a Masters degree.

 

 

 

 

 



International students

Admission to a research degree program is normally restricted to applicants holding an Honours Class 1 or 2A degree or equivalent.

In addition to the general entry requirements, international students must satisfy the University’s English language proficiency requirements for admission.

Direct entry into a PhD will be dependent on the strength of the student’s research background. Students without a research background may be required to undertake a qualifying program before enrolling in a PhD.

International students must be enrolled full-time to enable them to complete their research degree within the CRICOS registered duration.

 

Applications

Step 1 - What are your areas of interest?

To begin the process of becoming a postgraduate researcher, you need to think about possible research projects and topics that align with your interests, qualifications and experience.

Step 2 - Submit an Expression of Interest form

Fill in and submit an online Expression of Interest form.

Step 3 - Lodge your application

Once your research area is confirmed, you can lodge a full application with the University. The University will advise you on this process.

Fees

Domestic students

Students who undertake a research degree are provided with a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place.

The RTS is a Commonwealth government scheme that provides domestic research degree students with an exemption from tuition fees for up to 4 years full-time equivalent study for a PhD and up to 2 years full-time equivalent study for a Masters by research.

Refer to Reseach Higher Degree Tuition Fees for further information.

International students

International students are required to pay tuition fees and associated costs.

Refer to international students fees for further information.

 

 

 

 

 



Scholarships

Refer to scholarships for research students for further information.

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