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Make a difference with research that matters.

Whether you want to explore a topic that interests you in-depth, create new knowledge or become an expert in your field, a Higher Degree by Research at Flinders will help you to make a difference.

At Flinders you’ll be supported and mentored by specialist supervisors as you undertake your nominated research project. Choose between the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Masters by Research courses,  depending on your interests  and eligibility.

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This 6-12 month degree is available to individuals who have already generated a range of high-quality publications that form a substantial contribution to knowledge, that is, publications completed prior to the commencement of the degree. As a general guide, this would be at least six to eight clustered first-author publications, as a minimum.

Applicants must have spent at least three years following conferral of their PhD entry qualification substantially engaged in the practice and study of the discipline or related discipline.

During candidature, the student will undertake a short program of work culminating in a thesis comprising a contextual statement and including the body of published work accumulated prior to acceptance into candidature.

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Cotutelle Doctoral Degree keyboard_arrow_up

Add an international perspective to your PhD experience, enhance collaboration and access world-leading research through a cotutelle doctoral degree. This course is undertaken jointly at Flinders University and an international higher education institution, spending a minimum of 12 months at each. Experience:

  • exposure to different educational environments
  • increased networks, personally and professionally
  • enhanced career opportunities
  • access to different research expertise, equipment and perspectives, and
  • the ability to increase the global impact of their research.

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Higher Doctorate

Three higher doctorates are available at Flinders University:

  • Doctor of Laws
  • Doctor of Letters
  • Doctor of Science

Application for a Higher Doctorate is available to individuals who have published a substantial body of work after the conferral of their doctoral degree that demonstrates a significant advance in knowledge in the relevant field or inter-disciplinary scholarship. 

This 3-6 month degree is available only for full-time, online study.

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Music is magical

Watch Thomas Beltrame's winning Three Minute Thesis pitch about his PhD on the combination of music, mirror therapy, and virtual reality, for stroke rehabilitation.

The Australian school food system

Hear how Alexandra made an impactful change with her research by doing her PhD at Flinders University.

Neurological rehabilitation

Hear from Selena Hutchins on her PhD on clinical rehabilitation and the pathway to research within this area.

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So you want to do a PhD?

All your questions are answered in this video.

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Review answers to regularly asked questions about applying for a higher degree by research (FAQs).

After reviewing the Study HDR web pages and FAQs above, if you still have questions that have not been answered, complete the form. You must provide details about the Reason for your enquiry in the text box Ask a question here’.  

For queries relating specifically to a project, direct your enquiry to the College where you plan to study.

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