Higher degree by research in our school
- 100% research programs
- 66% research programs
- Research units
- Research outside of research units
- How to apply
- Writing a research proposal
- Scholarships and prizes
- Research at Monash University
Higher degree by research in our school is a postgraduate degree comprising 66% or 100% research. Research is presented and assessed as a thesis. You may choose to be involved in a research unit.
The School encourages students to undertake interdisciplinary and comparative research. Develop your individual research project on in consultation with one of our disciplines. Combine detailed work with broader training in research skills.
100% research programs
Research degree is presented and assessed as a thesis.
100% research PhD and Masters programs are available in:
- Communications
- Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
- Creative Writing
- Critical Theory
- Drama
- English,
- Film and Television Studies
- Visual Culture
66% research programs
The school offers the option of undertaking coursework alongside a research thesis. The coursework component is designed to support research. Several Master of Arts degrees by research and coursework are offered within the school.
66% research Masters degrees are available in:
Research units
The following research units are currently active:
- Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies
- European Philosophy
- Film Culture and Theory
- Literary Studies
- Performance
- Post-colonial Writing
- Social Aesthetics
- The Book
For further information on the activities, areas of strength and staff members involved with each research unit, please see the school’s research units.
Research outside of research units
Further research is actively conducted by staff members of the school. Our research staff are also committed to the promotion of advanced research and research training.
How to apply
Faculty of Art higher degree by research application guidelines.
Writing a research proposal
How to write a research proposal for our school.
Research scholarships and prizes
List of scholarships and prizes offered in our school.