The Fenner School accepts PhD and MPhil students in subject areas relevant to School research activities. Research in the School applies disciplinary, interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches to environmental and societal issues at local, national and global scales. Our academic staff are drawn from a wide range of academic backgrounds and professional experience, and often collaborate with academics from other areas at The ANU and researchers in organisations such as CSIRO in supervising postgraduate students.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

The Doctor of Philosophy is the highest degree offered for study. It is based on a program of original, high quality research developed by the student in consultation with supervisors. Admission to the PhD normally requires an appropriate Master degree or Bachelor degree with Honours. A PhD is expected to require a minimum of 3 years full-time work; it is normally funded for 3 years.

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

The Master of Philosophy is also based entirely on a program of original research, and submission of a thesis. Admission requirements are similar to a PhD, but the program requires only 2 years of full-time study. MPhil research can address topics which may not be suitable or feasible for PhD research.