9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney is dedicated to understanding and solving the world's biggest healthcare challenges. We are world leaders in medical and health research. 

The  Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering program at the University of Sydney involves preparing a thesis that will make a substantial and original contribution to the specific subject area.

The Sydney Conservatorium of Music from University of Sydney, which offers the Doctor of Musical Arts, places a high emphasis on its research activity, with a vibrant and diverse community of staff and students.

The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning places a high emphasis on its research activities. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Sydney may be undertaken across the school's active research areas: Architecture, Architectural and Design Science, the Design Lab, and Urban and Regional Planning.

The PhD in Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney is for those with a first or second-class honours bachelor’s degree, a research master’s, or a master’s by coursework with a research component (75% or above). Alternatively, significant experience and high-level qualifications in the field may be accepted. 

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney Law School equips you for careers in advanced research, policy development, public service, tertiary teaching or professional leadership.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Music at the University of Sydney Conservatorium of Music may be pursued in composition, creative work in music, ethnomusicology, musicology, music education, and performance studies.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney Business School may be undertaken within all disciplines, or within a research centre, and in association with one of our dynamic research groups.

The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Faculty of Science at the University of Sydney will allow you to pursue research from the many fields in which the faculty has expertise.