RESEARCH DEGREES

Change the world with us

At UniSA we stop at nothing to make a difference.

By undertaking a UniSA project-based research degree, you will:

  • Work with industry, community and academic experts to tackle specific real world challenges
  • Be supported by exceptional researchers and state-of-the-art facilities at a university where 100% of our research is rated at or above world-class*
  • Embrace different cultures and the rich and varied ways of knowing and doing research
  • Develop the skills necessary to become an expert in your field.

Choose a project in your specialist area, including STEM, health, education, social work, Aboriginal knowledges, creative industries and more. 

The process is simple: apply for an established research project which has a confirmed topic, supervisory panel, scholarship and fee waiver, or develop your own project.

All Australian students receive a fee waiver, as do international students who apply for a project with an attached scholarship.

Why study a research degree at UniSA?

Step into the world and create tangible change. Work alongside industry and academic experts on critical challenges and develop vital solutions that have a global impact.

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Find a research project

If you’re interested in studying a research degree at UniSA, browse some of our currently available research projects. New projects are added regularly, so if you don’t see a project that interests you, please complete the Expression of Interest form, and you'll be notified when new projects are listed.

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Create your own

Hear from our researchers

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Distinguished Professor Marnie Hughes-Warrington AO and Dean of Graduate Studies, Professor Sandra Orgeig explain what a project-based research degree really means.

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Professor Rachel Kennedy from the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute for Marketing Science discusses opportunities to work closely with industry during your research degree.

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Professor Michael Samuel from the Centre for Cancer Biology shows where a UniSA research degree in health can take you.

Latest news about our PhD candidates

Research excellence at UniSA

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No.1 IN AUSTRALIA FOR RESEARCH IMPACT AND ENGAGEMENT

2018 ARC Engagement and Impact Assessment (EI), Combined Impact – Approach to Impact and Engagement on Assessed
Fields.

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100% OF OUR ASSESSED RESEARCH RATED AT OR ABOVE WORLD-CLASS

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research.

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#1 YOUNG UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA FOR INDUSTRY INCOME

2024 THE Young University Rankings.

How to apply

Follow our step-by-step guide as you prepare your application to maximise your chance of success.

➜  Apply now

Contact us

For any queries about undertaking a research degree at the University of South Australia please contact the Research Degree Admissions team. We can provide you with further information about your area of research interest.

Research Degree Admissions
p: +61 8 8302 5880
e: research.degrees@unisa.edu.au

Location
Level 2, 101 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Australia

Postal address
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide SA 5001
Australia

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