Your research journey

Explore pathways to world-class research at Melbourne

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

See where a research degree could take you

Discover graduate research at Melbourne

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    Discover your graduate research options at the University of Melbourne.

  • 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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