Overview

As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field.

Your Social Sciences research at Australian National University will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Employment Opportunities

The Doctor of Philosophy equips graduates to work in a wide variety of areas including academia, public and private sectors and NGO’s.
ANU is consistently ranked amongst the best universities in the world for its research in the arts, humanities and social sciences. Our students are part of a community of leading researchers and are inspired by intellectual curiosity and scholarly excellence.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.
The Doctor of Philosophy requires the completion of at least 12 units of coursework subject to the requirements of your discipline, which will consist of dedicated HDR coursework on theories, and research methods that are relevant to your thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-07-21 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-02-17 00:00:00

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More details

You can apply at any time of the year – but if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, you will need to send your application within the scholarship’

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 11 other PhDs in Sociology in Australia

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

64

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program you will be required to have completed at least an Australian Honours degree or equivalent, with a result of H2A (Second Class Honours Division A). Equivalence may be met by completion of a Master’s degree that includes a significant research component.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications.

CRICOS CODE: 036805K

Tuition Fee

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International

44578 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44578 AUD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Canberra

1425 - 2504 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Social Sciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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