What sets research at VU apart? We offer our research students and staff many avenues for professional development.

Researchers are also supported through access to excellent facilities and a range of opportunities for sharing their research.

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Completing my PhD has been the most profound experience of my life. I was so beautifully supported and nurtured by my supervisors. I emerged from the experience so much more confident in myself and in my ability to pursue opportunities relating to my passion: writing.

Alice Robinson — Doctor of Philosophy
Alice's life changing PhD experience at VU

Research degrees

Develop advanced skills in research, critical thinking and problem-solving with one of our outstanding research degrees.

  • Masters by Research: build on skills and knowledge from your undergraduate degree.

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): conduct research that leads to new knowledge or re-interprets existing ideas, theories and approaches.

  • Professional Doctorates - Doctor of Business Administration: focus on issues in a particular profession and develop your ability to conduct independent research that makes an original contribution to improving practice.

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Transferable skills & employability

Our graduate researchers have varying career aspirations, and while many are employed as academics, many others find employment in industry, government, and the private and not-for-profit sectors.

Undertaking a research degree enables you to develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that are highly attractive to prospective employers.

Our professional development and research training program features more than 100 seminars and workshops a year, with a strong focus on building key research capabilities, transferable skills and enhancing your employability.