Overview
The degree requires you to produce an examinable portfolio of work that provides evidence of significant conceptual development and professional capacity relevant to the better understanding of significant problems in practice.
You will be expected to participate in research training and development activities, contribute to the research culture at Western Sydney University, and maintain a professional profile of high standard during your candidature.
As part of your research training, you will also be encouraged to publish or present your work to the public and contribute to policy and planning debates in your area of expertise.
Your career
As a Doctor of Cultural Research graduate, you will find career opportunities in:
- Academia
- Policy analysis, research and development
- Industry consulting
- Creative and cultural industries
Programme Structure
The Doctor of Cultural Research is designed for candidates who deal in their professional practice with issues such as:- Cultural diversity and community relations
- Urban development, planning and place management
- Art, culture and heritage
- Cultural impacts of technology and globalisation
- Creative and innovation
- Transnational connections and local cultures
- Cultures of organisational change
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Applications for research programs are accepted at any time with successful candidates commencing on a quarterly intake basis.
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies View 8 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS: 050308K
To be eligible for admission, you must have previously completed at least one of the following degrees:
- Bachelor (Honours Class 1 or Class 2) degree
- Master of Research degree
- Master of Philosophy degree
- Degrees from a university or other tertiary institution equivalent to the above
Documents required:
- Certified copies of all tertiary graduation certificates and academic transcripts for degrees completed outside of Western Sydney University.
- Certified evidence of citizenship status (e.g. passport, birth certificate, citizenship papers, etc.) or certified evidence of residency status (for Australian permanent residents only).
- A letter of support from your proposed supervisor.
- A research proposal that clearly identifies your area of research interest and provides a project title and project description.
- Evidence of relevant employment or experience directly related to research training (if applicable).
Tuition Fee
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International
32964 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16482 AUD per semester during 36 months. -
National
20278 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10139 AUD per semester during 36 months.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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