Overview

As a PhD Culture History and Languages student at Australian National University you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field.

Features

Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The Doctor of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 100,000 words.

The PhD for Culture, History and Language consists of three to four years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) and the completion and successful examination of a thesis.

Your PhD at ANU will equip you with the skills and methodological framework you will need to excel in your research and beyond.

Your supervisory panel will discuss required training with you, which will include topics such as research methods, concepts, ethics and other topics as appropriate to your skills and research topic.

You will receive at least 12 units (equivalent to two courses) worth of targeting training for PhD candidates to support you during your time with us.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canberra, Australia

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 7 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in Australia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program in Culture, History and Languages you will be required to have completed at least a four-year Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent with a result of at least H2A.

You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have research experience equivalent to these qualifications, including factors such as competence in a relevant language, cultural knowledge and work experience in Asia or the Pacific.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

46680 AUD / year

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Living costs

Canberra

Australia

1425 - 2504 AUD / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Canberra

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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