Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) 36 months PHD Programme By The University of Sydney |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

51,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Economics and EconometricsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research 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

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) is for those with a first or second-class honours bachelor’s degree, a research master’s, or a master’s by coursework with a research component (75% or above). Alternatively, significant experience and high-level qualifications in the field may be accepted. 

Programme overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research 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

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) is for those with a first or second-class honours bachelor’s degree, a research master’s, or a master’s by coursework with a research component (75% or above). Alternatively, significant experience and high-level qualifications in the field may be accepted. 

Admission Requirements

85+
64+
6.5+

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.

Transfer from Master of Philosophy


Outstanding candidates in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences who successfully complete up to one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) or Master of Fine Arts may apply for transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) and be granted credit for work already completed. You must provide evidence that your research is of a sufficient scope and depth for a doctoral thesis. This transfer may be applied for with the support of your supervisor, Progress Evaluation panel, and School Postgraduate Coordinator. You must also have met all higher degree by research progression requirements and have completed at least 20,000 words of a thesis (or practice-led equivalent) to the satisfaction of the School Postgraduate Coordinator.

Meeting these minimum requirements for eligibility does not guarantee admission in the PhD, which is always subject to the approval of the Associate Dean (Research Education). The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

3 Years
Aug
Feb

Tuition fees

International
51,900 AUD

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