• Join a community recognised for world-class research and explore research topics across areas including psychology, law, social work, human services, arts, and Aboriginal and Australian studies.
• Study at SA's No.1 university for psychology research1.
• Our research is also rated above world-class in sociology, and world-class in law and social work2.
• Benefit from our extensive national and international research links and strong record in winning national competitive grants. 
• Develop the skills to independently design and execute original research, and create new knowledge with impact.
• Learn from experienced and highly qualified research supervisors, renowned academics, and visiting scholars and artists - experts who will support, mentor and guide you through your studies.
• Undertake exciting and innovative research across a range of disciplines, with a focus on finding practical solutions.
• Partner with industry, government, communities and education providers to influence decision-making and challenge current thinking.
• Over 200 external partners support our research, which is inspired by the contemporary challenges of our region and the world.
• Explore our range of fully-funded research degree scholarships to support your studies.

A research higher degree will give you a competitive edge in the workplace. You may choose to pursue a career in academia, or in research with a research institution or university. Alternatively, you may choose to work in your chosen specialisation. For graduating students there are a range of employment options, including: 

• ongoing research in Aboriginal Studies 
• teaching and lecturing  
• policy development 
• government and non-government organisation involved in Aboriginal health, housing, education and employment 
• child protection policy development

Advanced research experience may also be the gateway to the Australian Public Service or leading NGOs.

A research degree graduate of the University of South Australia:

• understands current research based knowledge in their field and its methodologies for creating new knowledge. They can create, critique, and appraise new and significant knowledge.
• is prepared for lifelong learning in pursuit of ongoing personal development and excellence in research within and beyond a discipline or professional area
• is an effective problem solver, capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of research problems
• can work both autonomously and collaboratively as a researcher within a particular discipline or professional area and within wider but related areas
• is committed to ethical action and social responsibility as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading citizen
• communicates effectively as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading member of the community
• demonstrates international perspectives in research in a discipline or professional area and as a leading citizen