At Melbourne you can create a pathway to research that’s uniquely yours. Journey from undergraduate study through to graduate research, and along the way develop the depth of knowledge and skills to launch your dream career.
Step 1: Discover your speciality with undergraduate study
Start with a three-year bachelors degree, tailored to your interests, with a choice of over 100 study areas.
Step 2: Develop your research skills with further study in your chosen field
Complete a dedicated research project as part of a two-year masters program or through an honours year.
Step 3: Become the expert and make a difference through graduate research
Join our globally connected research community with a 3-4 year PhD or another graduate research degree. You'll work alongside leading experts to make a genuine contribution to your chosen field.
Step 4: Launch your future – it’s going to be amazing
A PhD or other graduate research qualification opens the door to exceptional international opportunities, and sets you up for a career in academia, industry, government, business, entrepreneurship and more.
Discover graduate research at Melbourne
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Explore research areas
Discover your graduate research options at the University of Melbourne.
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Life as a researcher
Read the stories of current and past graduate researchers. Find out about their experiences at the University and where their degrees have taken them.
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Entrepreneurship for students
Explore the support available at the University to help grow your idea via an entrepreneurial pathway.
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