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208 weeks
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Full time / Part time
Flexible
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
234 St. Kilda Road, Southbank, VIC 3006
Student Information
Tuition Fee
Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship — eligible domestic students are exempt from tuition fees for up to 4 years
Duration
4 years full time / 8 years part time
Intakes
Flexible - see How to apply
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Architects Accreditation Council of Australia (AACA)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
AACA
Course Content
Thesis
A single sustained thesis of approximately 80,000 words under academic supervision, examining a specific problem, issue or topic in the field. No coursework subjects — assessed by thesis examination and an oral deliberation (viva).
Common Questions
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Architecture, Building and Planning is 4 years full time or 8 years part time.
The course is delivered on campus at the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus.
The thesis is undertaken as a full dissertation or combined with a creative project, and needs to demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge that makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship.
Yes, Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places are available for this course.
Related study areas include Architecture, Architecture, building, planning and design, Civil, structural and architectural engineering, Construction, Design, Engineering, Environment, Landscape architecture, Property, Urban and cultural heritage, Urban design, and Urban planning.
Application
Three simple steps to get enrolled
Step 01
Enquire
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Step 02
Submit Documents
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Step 03
Get Enrolled
Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!
Processing time: Offer letter issued within approximately 1 business days.
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