27 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Chemical and Biological Engineering at Monash University is leading the way in pollution control, energy management, and transformation of waste into useful products.

On the Materials Science and Engineering from Monash University graduate research degrees give you an opportunity to conduct research that is transforming the future.

The Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering programme at Monash University spans circuit design, to large-scale power and telecommunication systems. Our researchers are developing innovative technologies and solutions that impact our daily lives. From smart phones and video games to robotic surgical devices and MRI technology.

The Mechanical, Aerospace, Robotics and Mechatronics Engineering at Monash University give you an opportunity to conduct research that is transforming the future.

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.

A PhD in Education at Monash University takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. The program enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics.  

The Doctor of Philosophy in Science (Joint PhD with University of Warwick) at Monash University is a research-intensive program that allows students to develop their own research skills and knowledge. 

The Doctor of Philosophy in Science (Joint award IITB-Monash) is a research-intensive program from Monash University that allows students to develop their own research skills and knowledge. 

By undertaking this Information Technology research programme at Monash University you will have the opportunity to be part of our stimulating, supportive and professional research environment.

The Engineering (Industry) at Monash University is an industry-led PhD of which the scope, project and research focus are determined by the organisation sponsor. 

The Creative Writing PhD at is an unrivalled graduate research degree from Monash University that brings big picture thinkers together with world-leading academics, field experts and sector partners to uncover the change that needs to be made in our world.

Further your music development with a Doctor of Music PhD from Monash University Arts, examining music across genres from early styles to improvisation and real-time machine music.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Science (Joint award Monash - Bath) at Monash University is a research-intensive program that allows students to develop their own research skills and knowledge. 

A PhD in Law at Monash University takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. At the core of the program is an extensive, independent research project on an agreed chosen topic, supported by at least two expert academic supervisors.  

The Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University produces research that is highly regarded within Australia and worldwide. They have established a strong reputation with industry, both nationally and internationally, and act as a resource for industry and research institutes involved in the pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences.   

A PhD in Business and Economics at Monash University takes the form of the Monash Doctoral Program – a PhD for the 21st century. The program enables you to complete extensive, independent research on an agreed topic under the supervision of at least two expert academics.   

The Arts program at Monash University involves the independent investigation of a research problem formulated by you in consultation with your supervisors. 

Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster, or improve your knowledge, a Monash University postgraduate Clinical Neuropsychology degree can give you a distinct advantage.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Science (Joint award Monash-Bayreuth) from Monash University is a research-intensive program that allows students to develop their own research skills and knowledge.

The Translation Studies PhD degree at Monash University is an unrivalled graduate research degree and Monash University is currently a national leader in the field of interpreting and translation.