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
The PhD is offered in disciplines ranging across:
- visual arts and art history
- archaeology and classics
- modern languages and their cultures
- economics
- English language and literature
- ancient, medieval and modern history
- philosophy
- the global political economy and international governance
- sociology and cultural studies
- media and communications
- education and social work
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies History Sociology View 11 other PhDs in Sociology in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
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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.
Tuition Fee
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International
47500 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 47500 AUD per year during 36 months. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 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.
Living costs for Sydney
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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