Check your eligibility

Generally, to apply for HDR entry you need a university degree including a postgraduate qualification with a significant research component. However, entry criteria vary between HDR courses so you must review the specific admission requirements for your chosen HDR: Check the course rules.

For a PhD, you normally need an Australian Honours degree Class 1 or 2A or equivalent qualification (at least AQF Level 8), including a research component of at least 6 months’ full-time study achieving Distinction (75%) OR including evidence of equivalent research experience, such as a substantial first-author refereed publication or track record as an investigator on a competitive grant.

Direct entry into a PhD is dependent on the strength of your research background. Applicants may be offered enrolment into a Master by Research with an opportunity to transfer to a PhD if appropriate progress is demonstrated.

If you hold specific international qualifications and you require advice about whether they meet the academic entry requirements, please email intladmissions@flinders.edu.au

Pathway to HDR study

If you don’t meet the HDR academic entry requirements, consider applying for a Flinders Graduate Diploma in Research Methods.

This course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of, and skills in, research methods for your chosen discipline area as a pathway to HDR study.

Additional requirements

Applicants to the following courses, please note:

• PhD (Clinical Psychology) - must read the Postgraduate Psychology Application Guide 2019 and other material 
• Doctor of Public Health – must read the additional information, and email the course coordinator george.tsourtos@flinders.edu.au for advice about your research outline and potential supervisors.
• PhD applicants to the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work - must prepare additional information to provide with their application:
  • Research experience: CV and abstract from their most recent research thesis
  • Research outline: statement of how the applicant’s proposed PhD project fits with the expertise of the proposed supervisor(s). If the applicant is applying to do part-time studies, a time-management plan and an outline of the financial resources they have to complete study part-time and unfunded will also be required.
• Master of Clinical Education (by research) – must read additional information
• Creative Arts HDR applicants - must read additional information.