Research Higher Degree Students
A postgraduate research higher degree involves in-depth study and commitment to understand existing information, to develop new data or ideas, and with the careful assistance of your supervisor, to distil these into a well-structured and insightful research thesis. Your thesis will then be examined by experts from around the world for the significance of your contribution to your field of study.
You can choose to undertake a research higher degree in the School of Psychology after completing an honours degree or equivalent prior research learning. There are two important aims for research higher degrees:
- To complete a carefully supervised research program that represents a significant contribution to the particular field of study
- To provide training in undertaking research in your field of study.
Master of Philosophy (M Phil)
Students enrolled in the Master of Philosophy undertake a two year program of research in their field of study leading to a thesis that addresses a significant research question. The School of Psychology offers the opportunity to undertake research in a number of areas including:
- Clinical and health psychology
- Neuroscience
- Cognition
- Social and developmental psychology
- Personality.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy undertake a three year program of relatively independent study leading to a significant and original contribution to knowledge. The School of Psychology offers the opportunity to undertake research in a number of areas including:
- Clinical and health psychology
- Neuroscience
- Cognition
- Social and developmental psychology
- Personality.
Further Information
A large amount of information, including how to prepare during your undergraduate degree, potential research areas, scholarships and other support schemes, can be found in the Faculty of Science & Information Technology Research Students (RHD) website.
