The University is renowned for its HDR graduates. Many graduates have gone on to academic positions in Australia and overseas, and the University has a success rate of more than 80% and a completion rate well above the national average.
The School of Graduate Research (SGR) fosters a high-quality learning environment for higher degree by research (HDR) students and their supervisors from pre-admission information through to post-candidature guidance and networking.
All higher degree by research students and their supervisors become members of the School of Graduate Research. Members are entitled to a range of programs to support their successful completion, including an orientation program, annual Research Conference, HREC training, Thesis Boot Camp, and Research Methodologies.
Research students have access to extensive library resources and to supervision by some of Australia’s best theologians.
Courses
The University offers three higher degrees by research
Master of Philosophy
Quick facts
Duration
1.5 years full-time,
Up to 4 years part-time
Modes
Classroom, Online, Mixed
Colleges
Available at 10 colleges
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The Master of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines and is designed for individuals who bring a foundation within this disciplinary range. The purpose of the Master of Philosophy is to qualify individuals to apply an advanced body of knowledge in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines in a range of contexts and to provide a pathway for possible further learning.
Doctor of Philosophy
Quick facts
Duration
3 years full-time,
Up to 8 years part-time
Modes
Classroom, Online, Mixed
Colleges
Available at 10 colleges
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The Doctor of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines. The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy is to qualify individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more areas of investigation, scholarship or professional practice.
Doctor of Theology
Quick facts
Duration
3 years full-time,
Up to 8 years part-time
Modes
Classroom, Online, Mixed
Colleges
Available at 7 colleges
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The Doctor of Theology is a higher degree by research in divinity. The purpose of the Doctor of Theology is to qualify individuals who apply a substantial body of knowledge to research, investigate and develop new knowledge, in one or more areas of investigation, scholarship or professional practice.
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“The University of Divinity offered a breadth of Christian tradition that I knew would stretch and challenge me.”
Applications and Admission
Applications for HDRs are considered twice per year. Consult the information in the pages below for detailed guidance on how to apply for admission into a research degree, and how to prepare your research proposal.
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Apply for admission into a research degree
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About the Higher Degree by Research program
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Research Proposal
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Research Scholarships
