36 monthsProgramme duration
Jan, Apr, Aug, NovStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Classics and Ancient History
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This Program covers study towards the PhD undertaken in the School of Humanities and Languages and the School of the Arts and Media. Staff of the School of Humanities and Languages conduct research in the broad areas of history and philosophy, foreign languages and literature, linguistics, and translating and interpreting; and School of the Arts and Media in English literature, film, media and the performing arts (dance, theatre and performance, music). For details on the disciplinary and cross-disciplinary areas of research in which these academic units offer PhD supervision, visit the Faculty and School websites.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in all faculties of the University of New South Wales and encourages initiative and originality in research. Candidates should make a significant contribution to knowledge in their field. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.
This program involves a minimum of three years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.
The length of a doctoral thesis normally should not exceed 100,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 4 years of full-time study.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in all faculties of the University of New South Wales and encourages initiative and originality in research. Candidates should make a significant contribution to knowledge in their field. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.
This program involves a minimum of three years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.
The length of a doctoral thesis normally should not exceed 100,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 4 years of full-time study.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Classics and Ancient History
Degree
PhD
Study Level
PHD
Study Mode
On Campus
This Program covers study towards the PhD undertaken in the School of Humanities and Languages and the School of the Arts and Media. Staff of the School of Humanities and Languages conduct research in the broad areas of history and philosophy, foreign languages and literature, linguistics, and translating and interpreting; and School of the Arts and Media in English literature, film, media and the performing arts (dance, theatre and performance, music). For details on the disciplinary and cross-disciplinary areas of research in which these academic units offer PhD supervision, visit the Faculty and School websites.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in all faculties of the University of New South Wales and encourages initiative and originality in research. Candidates should make a significant contribution to knowledge in their field. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.
This program involves a minimum of three years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.
The length of a doctoral thesis normally should not exceed 100,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 4 years of full-time study.
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in all faculties of the University of New South Wales and encourages initiative and originality in research. Candidates should make a significant contribution to knowledge in their field. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.
This program involves a minimum of three years full-time study. Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.
The length of a doctoral thesis normally should not exceed 100,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 4 years of full-time study.
Admission Requirements
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96+
185+
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- A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Research Committee of the appropriate Faculty.
- Candidates may be admitted to the PhD program after one year's full-time enrolment in a Masters by Research program, with the approval of the Faculty Postgraduate Affairs Committee.
- In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
However, as each Faculty manages its own PhD programs, prospective local and international research students should check with the relevant Faculty and/or School for specific entry requirements.
3 Years
Jan
Apr
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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