When applying for a research degree, you’ll need to provide a range of supporting documents. This is your chance to highlight your strengths, so be sure to include all the necessary information.
An up-to-date resume or CV is a must for your online application. Highlight your academic achievements, relevant work experience and any other qualifications or skills that make you an ideal candidate for a research degree.
If you’ve previously enrolled in a research degree elsewhere or are transferring, provide proof of your start date and any intermissions or changes in your candidature.
Include transcripts from all tertiary education studies undertaken outside Deakin. These should show the qualification name, institution, study years, subjects or units taken, grades and proof of qualification completion. If they're in another language, provide an English translation. For international applicants, this information must be certified.
If English isn’t your first language, you’ll need to demonstrate your English proficiency. Deakin’s requirements align with the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) standards and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Before applying, prepare a brief outline of your proposed research topic. This helps us assess if we have the right supervision expertise available.
To confirm your identity, you’ll need to submit evidence of your citizenship and personal details. Here’s what you’ll need:
For international applicants, this information must be certified. Domestic applicants may not need certified documents, but verification may be requested.
If you’ve published research, outline your contributions and specify whether the journal or conference was national or international. Submit a copy of the contents page and abstract for each publication – there’s no need to attach the full article. Your list of publications should include:
For each publication, provide full bibliographic references, including the author(s), title, name of the publication, type of publication (e.g. refereed journal article), and publication details (e.g. volume, issue, year).
Once you’ve gathered all your supporting documents, the next step is to submit your application. Make sure you answer all questions thoroughly and attach all requested documents to ensure your application is complete. Every detail counts, so take a moment to double-check everything before hitting submit.
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