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376 PhD programmes in Australia

Doctor of Sustainable Development
Based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this innovative Doctor of Sustainable Development programme from Curtin University is among the first of its kind.

Doctor of Philosophy - Information Systems
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Information Systems candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities
Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities programme from Victoria University offers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines.

Juris Doctor
Designed for non-law graduates or those with an international legal qualification, the Juris Doctor degree programme delivered by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is your passport to an impactful career in law and other associated careers. Studying with Sydney’s premier provider of JD education means you’ll receive a strong legal foundation from a world-class provider.

Medicine
The research involved in producing a doctoral (PhD) dissertation in Medicine at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.

Doctor of Engineering
The Doctor of Engineering from Engineering Institute of Technology graduates will be able to make original and significant contributions to the development, application, and evaluation of professional knowledge by engaging with practical problems of demonstrated importance to their employment context and the wider body of engineering and technical knowledge.

Doctor of Philosophy - Urban and Regional Planning
This Doctor of Philosophy - Urban and Regional Planning candidate at Curtin University prepares students to acquire a systematic and critical understanding of a complex field of learning and specialised research skills to advance learning and/or professional practice corresponding to AQF level 10 qualifications.

Biomedical Science
As a doctoral research Biomedical Science degree candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Psychology candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Doctor of Philosophy - Physiotherapy
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Physiotherapy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Media, Culture and Creative Arts
Your Media, Culture and Creative Arts research at Curtin University will use an in-depth understanding of theories and concepts to develop practical solutions for real-world problems.

Arts and Education
Ready to discover and create new knowledge? The Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education) at Charles Sturt University is the platform to do just that.

Doctor of Philosophy - Pharmacy
As a research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Pharmacy candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Doctor of Philosophy - Marketing
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Marketing candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine
The Doctor of Philosophy - Medicine degree at Curtin University is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems.

Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities
As a doctoral research candidate in Doctor of Philosophy - Humanities at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Arts and Social Sciences
The PhD in Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney is for those with a first or second-class honours bachelor’s degree, a research master’s, or a master’s by coursework with a research component (75% or above). Alternatively, significant experience and high-level qualifications in the field may be accepted.

Civil and Environmental Engineering
The Civil and Environmental Engineering PhD at Monash University explores some of society’s biggest challenges with the goal of making long lasting, impactful contributions to global communities.

Doctor of Philosophy - Health Sciences
As a doctoral research degree in Doctor of Philosophy - Health Sciences candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.

Business
This Doctor of Philosophy programme in Business offered by the Federation University Australia sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.