This is a supervised research program. The research of each candidate is conducted under the supervision of a full-time member of the academic staff. Candidates are required to participate in an oral colloquium about one third of the way through candidature in which the proposed research is defended, and will ultimately to submit a thesis embodying the results of their research. The thesis may be a single volume of disciplinary scholarship or a folio consisting of an exegesis and two to four research products relating to professional practice.

The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.

Trimester 1 - March

• Start date: March
• Available at:
  • Burwood (Melbourne)
  • Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
  • Warrnambool
  • Online

Trimester 2 - July

• Start date: July
• Available at:
  • Burwood (Melbourne)
  • Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
  • Warrnambool
  • Online

Trimester 3 - November

• Start date: November
• Available at:

  Dependent on supervisors.

Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.

To be considered for selection into this degree you are required to have completed: a research project including a thesis which is equivalent to at least 25% of a year's full-time study at L

To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:

• bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
• IELTS overall score of 7.0 (with no band score less than 6.5) or in each component of test
• other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)