Applicants for a graduate research degree (also known as a research higher degree) are normally required to have completed at least a four-year Australian honours degree or equivalent and achieved an overall average of greater than 75% in the relevant degree. Please note that these are minimum requirements; you should check with your prospective Faculty or Graduate School to determine the entry requirements that apply to the degree you wish to undertake.

• You are normally required to have completed a research project/component that accounts for at least 25% of your year's work at 4th year undergraduate or masters, level. Your knowledge of the discipline in which you plan to undertake your graduate research degree must be current. It is therefore expected that you will have completed your tertiary studies and/or any relevant professional experience in the 10 years immediately prior to your intended entry to the course.
• Based on an interview or other communication, an assessment will be made of the level of understanding, motivation and time commitment of the graduate researcher for the proposed program of study. For example, a full-time researcher would be expected to devote at least 40 hours per week.
• All applicants must meet the English language requirements of the University to be offered a place.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

The minimum entry requirement for the MPhil is an Australian four-year honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant discipline, with a minimum overall average grade equivalent to an H2A (75%) grade achieved at the University of Melbourne.

If you do not have a four-year honours degree, you must demonstrate that you have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year's full-time study at fourth year, or masters, level. You must also demonstrate the relevance of your research experience to your proposed topic of research.

Visit the Melbourne School of Graduate Research for full details on MPhil entry requirements and regulations.

You must also demonstrate that you meet the specified English language requirements.

Masters by research

The minimum entry requirement is generally the same as for the MPhil. Entry requirements may vary between Faculties & Graduate Schools.

You must demonstrate that you meet the specified English language requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The minimum entry requirement for the PhD is an Australian four-year honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum overall average grade equivalent to an H2A (75%) grade achieved at the University of Melbourne.

If you do not have a four-year honours degree, you must demonstrate that you have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year's full-time study at fourth-year, or masters level.

You must also demonstrate the relevance of your research experience to your proposed topic of research.

Visit the Melbourne School of Graduate Research for full detail on PhD entry requirements and regulations.

You must demonstrate that you meet the specified English language requirements.

Doctorates

Minimum entry requirements for professional doctorates vary between Faculties/Graduate Schools. Most require a combination of professional qualifications and experience in the appropriate field of practice.

Check with your prospective Faculty or Graduate School for information on professional doctorates. You may also visit Course Search for courses and entry requirements. Search by keyword "doctor".

You must demonstrate that you meet the specified English language requirements.

See also:

• The official University Selection Principles: Regulation 11.1.A2 – Admission and Selection to Courses.