Steps to getting that project going

Finally you have the time to do something for yourself. To take advantage of the unique study opportunities available to mature age students at Monash University. It’s never too late to pursue a project or area you are passionate about at a deeper intellectual level. You can afford the time and financially it’s not going to be a burden. Studying at postgraduate level where you can research and explore fields of interest to your heart’s content is a deeply rewarding experience. What’s stopping you?
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Engage your intellect with a PhD

Undertaking a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) can be a personally rewarding experience that provides a sense of purpose and achievement because it allows you to make a positive contribution to a body of research that may help change the World. “At Monash University we go boldly into the future with ambition and courage. It is an exciting future based on new approaches to research and teaching, and an understanding that we must reach out to the world if we are to continue having a positive impact on all facets of the human condition.” Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Richard Larkins AO

Alternatively, you may be striving to fulfill a strong personal desire to achieve and develop a higher level of ‘intellect’. Monash Arts scholars have distinguished themselves on international and national levels as leading commentators, theorists and critics in a wide range of research areas. Because we are one of the largest Arts faculties in Australia we have the capacity to supervise graduate researchers across a broad range of specialist topics in the performance arts, humanities, languages and the social sciences. View a list of our academic staff and their supervision areas.

Fee concession

All research students who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or permanent residents are exempt from course fees and enrolled into a fee-free place. This means that enrolling for a Monash Arts research degree will not result in a student debt. Find out more about finances and scholarships.