Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

Camperdown/Darlington Campus, Sydney, Australia

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48 monthsProgram duration

49,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

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Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Sydney is consistently ranked as one of the world's most outstanding academies for research in the humanities and social sciences. The degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is offered in disciplines ranging across the visual arts and art history, archaeology and classics, diverse languages and their cultures, economics, English language and literature, ancient, medieval and modern history, philosophy, the global political economy and international governance, sociology and cultural studies, media and communications, education and social work. From 2021, Higher Degree by Research students will be required to complete some coursework as part of their candidature. Students will have access to a range of specialist units of study relevant for research students.

Program overview

Main Subject

Economics and Econometrics

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

Bachelor GPA

2.7+

PTE Academic

61+

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

85+

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 an 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 in the field of study.

Applicants who do not meet these admission requirements may be issued an offer to consider a place in the Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), or Master of Fine Arts (Research), or Master of Philosophy (Education), or Master of Philosophy (Social Work).

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Mar

Starting Month(s)

Jul

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49,400 AUD

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Camperdown/Darlington Campus, Sydney, Australia

# =52QS Subject Rankings

48 monthsProgram duration

49,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

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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:

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