Overview

PhD candidates in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Sydney undertake research in over 40 subject areas based in the faculty’s six schools.

These are the Schools of Economics; the Languages and Cultures; Art, Communication and English (including Sydney College of the Arts); Humanities; Social and Political Sciences; and the Sydney School of Education and Social Work.

Graduate opportunities

While completing a PhD, students gain deep understanding of one or more subject areas, as well as developing analytical, problem solving, communication and project management skills. These skills are highly valued by prospective employers. Our PhD graduates pursue careers in industry, the public sector, education and research organisations.

Programme Structure

Research areas include:

American Studies
Anthropology
Arabic Language and Cultures
Archaeology
Art History
Chinese Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00
Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Camperdown, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Sociology View 3 other PhDs in History in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

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85

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 0100200

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area:

bachelor’s degree with first class or second-class honours or, master’s degree by research; or
master’s degree by coursework with a substantial independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project, with a minimum overall pass average of 75% or above; or
demonstrated appropriate experience and alternative qualifications at a high level of excellence in the proposed field of research.

Applicants who are close to completing an entry requirement, such as honours or a masters degree, may apply and my receive a conditional offer of admission.

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Tuition Fee

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International

49400 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 49400 AUD per year during 36 months.

Tuition fees for domestic students are usually funded by the Australian Government through an Research Training Program (RTP) Tuition Fee Offset.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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