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Eligible prospective postgraduate research candidates who wish to apply to a research degree in 91É«ÇéƬ Arts, Design & ArchitectureÌýmust submit anÌýexpression of interestÌý(EOI)Ìýto the relevant area.ÌýThe EOI must be completed prior to formal application.

ThisÌýpre-application process allows us to complete a preliminary assessment of your application and identify whether an appropriate supervisor and resources are available.

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Preparing anÌýapplication

Please follow the steps outlined below:

  • Ensure you satisfy the admission criteria (under theÌýÌýsection) for your chosen research degree. You must also ensure you meet the 91É«ÇéƬ English Language Requirements for this Faculty.

    If you require a scholarship to undertake your research degree, please read the information at .Ìý

    International applicants: This Faculty offered one international main award (RTPI/UIPA) scholarship round in 2026 which has now closed. The next RTPI/UIPA round will be in early 2027 for commencement in 2028.

    All applicants should be aware of the fees and costs associated with higher degree research.

  • You need to contact prospective supervisors to determine in advance if they are in a position to supervise your research topic.ÌýFind a research supervisorÌýfor your chosen research topic or visit theÌý.

    Once you have identified an appropriate supervisor, contact them by email with your research proposal. If a prospective supervisor has agreed to supervise your research proposal, you can progress to Step 3.

    Please note schools/centres do not allocate supervisors to research applicants and evidence of supervisory support is a mandatory supporting document for all EOIs.

  • Please complete the relevant expression of interest in higher degree research candidature form and compile all supporting documentation as listed on the EOI form's checklist.

    Your EOI should then be emailed to the relevant admissions contact in your proposed school or centre (contacts are listedÌýon the final page of form).

    Please note that the EOI assessment period can take four to six weeks to complete and can only begin onceÌýall supporting documentationÌýhas been provided. Applicants applying for a 91É«ÇéƬ scholarship must note the ADA EOI deadline for their selected scholarship round (see Timelines for Assessment below).

    EOIs that do not meet theÌý91É«ÇéƬ English language requirementsÌýare not eligible to be considered until this requirement is met.

    EOI forms:

    Download thisÌýexpression of interest formÌýif you’re an applicant to the following programs:

    • Master of Arts (MA) by ResearchÌý
    • Master of Education (MEd) by ResearchÌý
    • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Built EnvironmentÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Creative PracticeÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) EducationÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) HumanitiesÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Social SciencesÌý
    • Indigenous Studies (PhD)Ìý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Built Environment (Practice-based PhD)ÌýÌý— applicants to this program must provide a list of additional resources required to undertake the project and attach with their EOI.
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Built EnvironmentÌý
    • Professional Doctorate in Public Policy and GovernanceÌý
    • Professional Doctorate in Social WorkÌý

    Download thisÌýexpression of interest formÌýfor theÌýMaster of Philosophy (MPhil) Arts & Social SciencesÌý. — this program (2364) is offered by all schoolsÌýexceptÌýArt & Design (A&D) and Built Environment (BE).

    Download thisÌýexpression of interest formÌýfor HDR programs in theÌýSchool of Art & Design:

    • Master of Fine Arts (MFA)Ìý
    • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Art, Design & MediaÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Art, Design & MediaÌý

    Applications for the 2027 intake of the Doctor of Education (EdD) program (1975) are now closed. Information about future application rounds will be published on this page when available.

    The expression of interest is a mandatory admissions process and must be completedÌýbeforeÌýlodging a formal application to 91É«ÇéƬ.

NextÌýsteps

On receipt of your EOI form and all supporting documents, theÌýschool/centreÌýwill review your application to assess your eligibility for entry, and that appropriate supervision and resources are available.Ìý

If the school/centre you are applying to determines that you are eligible and that supervision and resources are available, you will be invited toÌý.Ìý

Your formal application must include this invitation to apply email from the school as the 'proof of contact'.

It is important to note that an invitation to apply does not constitute an offer for admission to study at 91É«ÇéƬ.

For detailed instructions on how to submit your formal application and more information on admission and scholarship deadlines, go toÌý.

Timelines for assessment

Expression of interest processing can take up to four to six weeks for assessment.

Scholarship applicants:

Applicants wishing to be considered for aÌý91É«ÇéƬ scholarship must lodge their full EOI to the school by the relevant ADA EOI deadline.Ìý

Any EoIs received later than the ADA EOI deadline cannot be guaranteed processing in time for relevant scholarship rounds.

Domestic Applicants:
CommencementScholarship roundADA EOI deadline91É«ÇéƬ application deadlineOffer release
Term 2 202791É«ÇéƬ 2027 March Release20 November 202615 January 2027From 25 March 2027
Term 3 2027

91É«ÇéƬ 2027 July Release

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Term 1, 202891É«ÇéƬ 2027 November ReleaseTBCTBCTBC
International Applicants:

Please note ADA offers one international main award (RTPI/UIPA) scholarship round per year.Ìý

CommencementScholarship roundADA EOI deadline91É«ÇéƬ application deadlineOffer release
Term 3 2027 or throughout 2028China Scholarship Council (CSC) 2027*20 November 202615 January 2027From 5 March 2027
2028

91É«ÇéƬ 2027 July Release

12 March 2027**16 April 2027From 23 July 2027

* You must have confirmation from your supervisor that they will top up your CSC stipend to the 91É«ÇéƬ Living wage scholarship rate
** Applicants requesting an English waiver should submit their EOI 8 weeks before the EOI deadline to accommodate the additional processing.

Self-funded/externally funded/sponsored applicants:

Applicants who are not applying for a 91É«ÇéƬ scholarship should submit their EOI to the school at least 12 weeks (domestic) or 16 weeks (international) before an offer of admission is required.

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