Overview

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research in Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney and write a thesis on an approved topic, supported by a supervisory academic team. The program is offered in a range of disciplines, including art history, economics, education, communications, archaeology, modern languages, sociology, and cultural studies

Career paths

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.

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Programme Structure

Research areas include:

PhD candidates in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences 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.

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-20 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Applicants are advised to apply at least six to eight weeks before the start date

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sydney, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies History Sociology View 9 other PhDs in Sociology in Australia

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Academic requirements

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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 Fees

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Non-residents

51900 AUD / year

≈ 51900 AUD / year

Additional Details

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

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Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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