Higher Degree by Research
A higher degree by research (HDR) involves sustained independent enquiry, carried out under the direction of academic supervisors. Qualifications include PhD, Professional Doctorate, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Masters by Research.
Curtin is recognised internationally as a leader in graduate research studies and for the breadth and quality of its research higher degree programs. As one of our students, you will have access to an unparalleled array of opportunities to work with leading researchers in first rate facilities, and to develop skills for your future career.
Our research degrees
Doctor of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy (Applied Geology)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Chemistry)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Computing)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Environment and Agriculture)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Exploration Geophysics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Mathematics and Statistics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Radiation Science)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Mining and Metallurgical Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Petroleum Engineering)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Physics)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Spatial Sciences)
Master of Philosophy
- Master of Philosophy (Chemical Engineering)
- Master of Philosophy (Chemistry)
- Master of Philosophy (Civil Engineering)
- Master of Philosophy (Computer Science)
- Master of Philosophy (Corporate Sustainability)
- Master of Philosophy (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
- Master of Philosophy (Environment and Agriculture)
- Master of Philosophy (Geographic Information Science)
- Master of Philosophy (Geology)
- Master of Philosophy (Geophysics)
- Master of Philosophy (Mathematics)
- Master of Philosophy (Mechanical Engineering)
- Master of Philosophy (Medical Radiation Science)
- Master of Philosophy (Mining and Metallurgical Engineering)
- Master of Philosophy (Petroleum Engineering)
- Master of Philosophy (Physics)
- Master of Philosophy (Surveying and Mapping)