Architecture

Undertake a research degree within UniSA’s Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences and tap into its extensive national and international research links, and strong record in winning national competitive research grants. The Division is committed to undertaking ground breaking, industry-relevant research, working collaboratively with employers, professional groups and industry partners. 

We offer Doctoral candidates opportunities to undertake exciting and innovative research in the following disciplines:

• Architecture 
• Design
• Urban and Regional Planning
• Visual Arts

Within these disciplines, students engage in intensive individual programs of research under the guidance of experienced and high-qualified research supervisors. The School has an active visiting scholars and artists program, and a vibrant postgraduate student culture, fostered through ancillary programs, including symposia, work-in-progress seminars and studio critiques. The program fosters interdisciplinary research, including professional exhibitions and collaborations with industry, including the new Zero Waste SA Research Centre for Sustainable Design and Behaviour (sd+b).

You may be eligible to be considered for admission if you have:

• Honours Level 1, Honours Level 2A (H2A), a Masters by Research or an appropriate masters degree
• Honours Level 2B (H2B) or a Graduate Diploma, plus demonstrated capabilities as proven through evidence of professional work experience in the field of proposed study and by relevant quality publications 
• a Bachelor Degree, Double Degree, Honours Level 3 (H3) or a Graduate Certificate, plus:
  • demonstrated research capabilities as proven through evidence of professional work experience in the field of proposed study and by relevant quality publications
  • additional work experience and publications.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

 Research degree scholarships enable you to focus on your research without needing to do paid work.

Some scholarships are linked to specific research projects at the University.

Scholarships are available for both domestic and international students looking to undertake a research degree, and are normally tax-free for full-time students. They are available to students enrolling in the University's areas of research concentration and research strength.

• View scholarships and projects for domestic applicants (Australian and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents of Australia). These scholarships provide a living allowance. Domestic students are exempt from tuition fees for the normal duration of the program.
• View scholarships and projects for international applicants. These scholarships generally cover tuitions fees and Overseas Student Health Cover, and provide a living allowance.

You might also like to explore High achiever scholarships, Vacation Research Scholarships, and Vice Chancellor and President's Scholarships

Other grants and awards may also be available while studying – for example, to support you to present your research at national or international conferences, or to publish your research.