MSD Graduate Research Students
Information and resources for graduate researchers at the Melbourne School of Design
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Welcome
A few words of welcome from the Melbourne School of Design to newly enrolled graduate researchers
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Mapping my Degree
Get an overview of your degree so you can plan ahead for important milestones. Learn how to become an effective researcher, as well as how to access courses to support your study and career.
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Workspace and Facilities
The faculty provides full-time graduate researchers with access to desk spaces and computer facilities as well as printing, room booking, mail, parcel delivery, fax and business card services and fabrication workshop access.
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University Life
Make the most out of your time on campus by getting involved in campus life, both academically and socially.
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Meeting Expectations
As a graduate researcher you have a unique set of responsibilities and entitlements. Find out what you can expect the University to provide, and what you can expect to get out of your course.
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Working with my Supervisors
Your supervisors will support you throughout your graduate research studies. Find resources to help you develop a professional relationship and communicate effectively.
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Responsible Research
All graduate researchers are expected to conduct research ethically and responsibly. Learn about ethics, intellectual property, authorship, copyright, data management, insurance and more.
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Prospective Students
Melbourne School of Design graduates are recognised as leading, adaptable professionals in their fields, knowledgeable across a range of disciplines with an excellent academic grounding and strong practical skills they can immediately apply in their jobs.
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Milestones
Graduate research milestones are an essential process for successful completion of a graduate research degree. They are a formal discussion and assessment of the degree and are required to be completed to maintain enrolment.
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Travel
Study Away allows you to undertake research-related activities such as fieldwork, attending conferences, attending classes or working with collaborators away from the University.
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Human Research Ethics
Ethics approval is required for graduate students who plan to conduct research activities involving humans..
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Research Methods
Commencing graduate research students are required to undertake a research methods course in the first year of study.
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Workspace and Facilities
The faculty provides full-time graduate researchers with access to desk spaces and computer facilities as well as printing, room booking, mail, parcel delivery, fax and business card services and fabrication workshop access.
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Student Support
Financial, study and health support services available for graduate researchers.
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Funding for your Research
Faculty, university and external funding opportunities.
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IT support
Computer and software information for BDes and MSD students.
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Scholarships and Fees
Fees for domestic and international students, financial assistance and scholarship information.
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Faculty Scholarships and Awards
Faculty specific scholarships and awards for graduate researchers.
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Examination Overview
A broad overview of the entire examination proess. Find out what happens during examination and what may be required of you once your examiners have reviewed your thesis.
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Submitting my Thesis
Reaching this exciting stage of your candidature is a fantastic achievement. Learn the requirements for submitting your thesis and be inspired by photos of thesis submission celebrations.
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Graduation
Find out more about your graduation ceremony and learn about becoming a member of the University's alumni.
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Career Planning
The work you do throughout your course equips you with both general skills and specialised research skills. Find opportunities, programs and resources to help you realise your next goal.
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2020 Graduates
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MSD Research Students Association
The Research Students Association (RSA) at the Melbourne School of Design (MSD) is an independently run student group representing the Graduate Research cohort of the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.
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Applying for Sessional Teaching
The Faculty of Architecture Building and Planning is recruiting sessional staff or tutors to assist with the teaching of subjects to be offered in the faculty. Our subjects range across the disciplines of Architecture, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Property, Urban Design and Urban Planning.
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Research Office
The Research team offers advice regarding all aspects of your graduate research degree within the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning.
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Oculus
A publication produced by the MSD Research Students Association
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Graduate Researcher Profiles