Change the World! Take your life to the next level
If you are ready for a challenge, open to new ways of thinking and driven by a desire to make a change to society then a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) could be the answer. A job title does not necessarily represent the same scope or skills in different organizations, it’s not always quantifiable, but a Doctorate (PhD) from Monash represents a standard that is highly valued across organizations and countries throughout the world. It speaks volumes to employers, it says you are strongly motivated and have a high level of discipline. It also says you are able to abstract out and approach problems from a different perspective.
Make a difference
With a HDR, you can 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.
Increased employment opportunities
Your postgraduate degree will open up a new range of career and employment opportunities for you. As a starting point, the university offers a world class reputation, career education and employment consultation and support services. Within your field, you will have access to the full and extensive range of professional and academic conferences, journals and networks. Apart from advanced knowledge, self-motivation and discipline are characteristics demonstrated by postgraduate study and valued by employers. Find out more about Higher Degree by Research.
Flexible delivery
There are about 1600 Monash Arts graduate students in Australia and overseas. We pride ourselves on being flexible enough to meet the needs of them all. Our academic staff are leaders in their fields with international research profiles and industry connections. We offer a challenging, stimulating and supportive graduate studies community, and provide academic and non-academic services and programs to enhance your experience. Find out more about research study options.
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.
View a list of our academic staff and their supervision areas on the supervision page.