Research

Research

The School of Architecture and Urban Design is widely recognised for innovative leadership and contribution to excellence in design research.

The School of Architecture and Urban Design is widely recognised for innovative leadership and contribution to excellence in design research.

The School of Architecture and Urban Design is widely recognised for innovative leadership and contribution to excellence in design research.

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Practice Research Symposium (PRS) Series

The PRS lies at the heart of a longstanding HDR program that examines what designers actually do when they design, and seeks to develop new and innovative approaches to creative practice.

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Postgraduate research

RMIT's School of Architecture and Urban Design offers two postgraduate research programs.

Research in these programs can be undertaken by thesis or by project.

Master of Design (Architecture & Design)

Master of Design (Architecture & Design)

Places in the Master of Design (Architecture & Design) program are currently only available in Interior Design.
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Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture & Design)

Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture & Design)

PhD programs offer the framework, focus and discipline necessary to conduct speculative inquiry. The exploration of new territories of inquiry, contributions to the knowledge base of the discipline, and steps towards the redefinition of aspects of that discipline are the province of the PhD.
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Application information for research programs

All applicants
Please refer to the Guidelines for prospective HDR applicants (PDF 113KB) for comprehensive information about the program, the expression of interest process, the pre-application interview and application process. 

2020 project guides

Before applying for a postgraduate research degree, you must select a project from the Find a HDR Project page below.

Find a HDR Project

  • Contact the Postgraduate Research Coordinator in the discipline area or program area you are considering.
  • Include a research proposal and/or folio with your application.
  • Submit an Expression of Interest through the RMIT University Application Service for Higher Degree by Research
  • Search a comprehensive list of research projects available to students wishing to apply for a Higher Degree by Research

Contact us

Questions? Please contact us at sgr.admissions@rmit.edu.au

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Find supervisors and explore projects

With a broad scope of exciting projects, we can help you identify and secure the project that best aligns with your experience, needs and vision.

 

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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