Postgraduate research

UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture postgraduate research candidates are open-minded, progressive and strategic thinkers. As one of the largest faculties of its kind in Australia, we provide a number of opportunities for engagement and support to help you get the most out of your academic experience. 

Why postgraduate research at UNSW?

• a comprehensive research training program available to all postgraduate research candidates

• an annual on-campus postgraduate research candidate conference 

• an active and engaged postgraduate student committee

• annual thesis writing faculty boot camp

• regular seminars, workshops, lectures and conferences

• international student welcome and community events

• English language enhancement to help you improve your communication skills in English

• opportunities to participate in the faculty heat of the international Three Minute Thesis competition.

UNSW has a fantastic research culture. Even as a research candidate you are part of the broader research community in the faculty and the university at large. There are plenty of opportunities to engage with others and share your research with fellow students and academics.

Joshua Millar, PhD Graduate in International Studies & former President of Postgraduate research candidates committee.

Paving the way for your success

With access to innovative facilities and world-class supervisors at the forefront of their fields, you'll develop research and professional skills, as well as a broad intellectual sophistication that is prized by employers in industry, the public sector, not-for-profit organisations and education.

As you engage in theoretical, practical and creative approaches to your study, you'll have access to our supportive student structures to help you develop progressive thinking and exciting interdisciplinary findings.