23 PhD programmes offered by the university

Undertake a Doctor of Philosophy (Education) at the Flinders University. Make a difference in the educational landscape.

Undertake a PhD in History, Archaeology, Geography and Indigenous Studies at Flinders University. Gain expertise in a specialised area of history and archaeology. 

Undertake this PhD in Social Work at the Flinders University and be the change for better communities.

Mastermind ingenious solutions to everyday problems with this PhD in Engineering at Flinders University.

Undertake a PhD in Palliative Care and End of Life at Flinders University. Make a difference when it matters most.

Understanding the drivers of crime with this PhD in Criminology at the Flinders University. 

Undertake a PhD in Chemical or Physical Sciences at the Flinders University. Fuel your passion for discovery. 

The Clinical Psychology programme from Flinders University is a four-year research degree consisting of a substantial and original piece of clinical psychology research, plus field placements and course work.  

Undertake a PhD in Government and International Relations at Flinders at Flinders University. Drive economic, social and political change with innovative research.

Delve into the intricacies of life: past, present or future. We offer a Biological Sciences degree at the Flinders University.

Undertake a PhD in Creative and Performing Arts at Flinders University. Gain expertise in a specialised area of creativity and become an international expert in your topic

Undertake a PhD in Computing, Information Technology or Mathematical Sciences at Flinders University. Analyse the past or reprogram the future. 

The Doctor of Philosophy  in Business at Flinders University will help you develop strong links to industry and collaborate closely with leaders in their fields, including experts at our Tonsley campus working in the areas of start-ups, innovation, entrepreneurship and the future of work.

This PhD in Healthy Ageing and Aged Care at Flinders University aims to make our aged care system the best in the world.

The higher doctorate is the highest qualification awarded by the University. This Doctor of Laws is offered at the Flinders University will help you understand the legal issues of today to influence change and impact lives in the future by undertaking independent research in an area of law that can make a difference

Gain expertise in a specialised area of Language, Literature and Culture at the Flinders University.

Undertake a PhD in Environmental Sciences at Flinders University. Immerse yourself in nature past, present or future. 

Undertake a PhD in Social Sciences at Flinders University. Understand social forces and power structures, globalisation and sustainability issues.

Undertake a PhD in Health Emergencies and Health Security at Flinders University. Help society to prepare, respond and recover from natural and manmade hazards and disruptive events that produce new challenges for our health sector. 

With this four-year Doctor of Medicine programme from Flinders University you'll experience outstanding clinical and academic training and gain a broader understanding of health in a range of social contexts.