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Eligible prospective postgraduate research candidates who wish to apply to a research degree in UNSW Arts, Design & ArchitectureÌýmust submit anÌýexpression of interestÌý(EOI)Ìýto the relevant area.

This allows us to complete a preliminary assessment of your application and identify whether an appropriate supervisor and resources are available.

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Preparing anÌýapplication

Please follow the steps outlined below:

  • Ensure you satisfy the admission criteria (under theÌýÌýsection) for your chosen research degree. You must also ensure you meet the UNSW English Language Requirements for this Faculty.

    If you require a scholarship to undertake your research degree, please read the information at .Ìý

  • You need to contact prospective supervisors to determine in advance if they are in a position to supervise your research topic.ÌýFind a research supervisorÌýfor your chosen research topic or visit theÌý.

    Once you have identified an appropriate supervisor, contact them by email with your research proposal. If the prospective supervisor you have contacted expresses initial interest in supervising your research proposal, then you can progress to Step 3.

    Please note schools/centres do not allocate supervisors to research applicants and evidence of supervisory contact is a mandatory supporting document for all EOIs.

  • Please complete the relevant expression of interest in higher degree research candidature form and compile all supporting documentation as listed on the EOI form's checklist.

    Your EOI should then be emailed to the relevant admissions contact in your proposed school or centre (contacts are listedÌýon the final page of form).

    Please note that the EOI assessment period can take four to six weeks to complete and can only begin onceÌýall supporting documentationÌýhas been provided.

    EOIs that do not meet theÌýUNSW English language requirementsÌýare not eligible to be considered until this requirement is met.

    Any EOIs received later than four weeks prior to the Graduate Research School'sÌýapplication deadlinesÌýcannot be guaranteed processing in time for relevantÌýscholarship rounds.

    EOI forms:

    Download thisÌýexpression of interest formÌýif you’re an applicant to the following programs:

    • Master of Arts (MA) by ResearchÌý
    • Master of Education (MEd) by ResearchÌý
    • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Built EnvironmentÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Creative PracticeÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) EducationÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) HumanitiesÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Social SciencesÌý
    • Indigenous Studies (PhD)Ìý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Built Environment (Practice-based PhD)ÌýÌý— applicants to this program must provide a list of additional resources required to undertake the project and attach with their EOI.
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Built EnvironmentÌý
    • Professional Doctorate in Public Policy and GovernanceÌý
    • Professional Doctorate in Social WorkÌý

    Download thisÌýexpression of interest formÌýfor theÌýMaster of Philosophy (MPhil) Arts & Social SciencesÌý. — this program (2364) is offered by all schoolsÌýexceptÌýArt & Design (A&D) and Built Environment (BE).

    Download this expression of interest form for 2025 entry to the Doctor of Education (EdD)ÌýÌý— offered to domestic students only.

    Download thisÌýexpression of interest formÌýfor HDR programs in theÌýSchool of Art & Design:

    • Master of Fine Arts (MFA)Ìý
    • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) Art, Design & MediaÌý
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Art, Design & MediaÌý

    The expression of interest is a mandatory admissions process and must be completedÌýbeforeÌýlodging a formal application to UNSW.

NextÌýsteps

On receipt of your EOI form and all supporting documents, theÌýschool/centreÌýwill review your application to assess your eligibility for entry, and that appropriate supervision and resources are available.Ìý

If the school/centre you are applying to determines that you are eligible and that supervision and resources are available, you will be invited toÌý.Ìý

Your formal application must include this invitation to apply email from the school as the 'proof of contact'.

It is important to note that an invitation to apply does not constitute an offer for admission to study at UNSW.

For detailed instructions on how to submit your formal application and more information on admission and scholarship deadlines, go toÌý.

Timelines for assessment

Expression of interest processing can take up to four to six weeks for assessment.

Scholarship applicants:

Applicants wishing to be considered for a UNSW scholarship must lodge their full EOI to the school at least four weeks prior to UNSW's scholarship rounds.

Any EoIs received later than four weeks prior to the Graduate Research School'sÌýapplication deadlinesÌýcannot be guaranteed processing in time for relevantÌýscholarship rounds.

Self-funded/externally funded/sponsored applicants:

Applicants who are not applying for a UNSW scholarshipÌýshould submit their EOI to the school at least 12 weeks (domestic) or 16 weeks (international) priorÌýto their preferred commencement term’s start date.

Please refer to the Application Deadlines and HDR Academic Calendar tabs on this pageÌýfor relevant term start dates and scholarship round deadlines.Ìý

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any questions about studying at UNSW Arts, Design &ÌýArchitecture.

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