A research degree
Learn alongside internationally recognised researchers with a postgraduate research degree. Students with qualifications from UWA are world-class researchers, and our graduates become leaders in a wide range of industries around the globe.
Your entry requirements
- As a prospective research student, you are required to meet the entry conditions set out by the Graduate Research School.
If you do not meet the criteria for entry or are uncertain, contact the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) support team in the most appropriate faculty for advice.
Faculty contacts
- Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education
- hdr-fable@uwa.edu.au
- Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- hdr-ems@uwa.edu.au
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- hdr-hms@uwa.edu.au
- Faculty of Science
- hdr-science@uwa.edu.au
Important dates
There are no deadlines to apply for Higher Degree by Research courses apart from the Master of Research and combined Doctor of Philosophy and master’s courses (check individual course page for more information).
If you're applying for a UWA scholarship, these have specified opening rounds and deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
- Am I eligible to study a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) course?
- How do I find a supervisor?
- Where can I find information about available scholarships?
- What's the deadline for submitting my application?
- When will I hear about my application?
- When do I have to accept my offer by?
- How do I defer my offer?
- What if my application is declined?
- How do I make the switch to UWA?
Start my application
Once you've identified a potential supervisor in your area of interest, contact the relevant faculty to confirm their availability to supervise your project.
- Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Education
- hdr-fable@uwa.edu.au
- Faculty of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- hdr-ems@uwa.edu.au
- Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
- hdr-hms@uwa.edu.au
- Faculty of Science
- hdr-science@uwa.edu.au