Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
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University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)
Doctoral · Business
About this programme
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 This course 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.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Business
- Duration
- 4 years
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (18)
- Taiwan - University of Sydney ScholarshipFully funded · Applications close 24 November 2026
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- Carole Muller AwardFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research ScholarshipFully funded
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Visiting ScholarshipFully funded
- Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Acceptability and Behavioural Pathways in Road User Charging ReformFully funded
- Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Improved Trip Generation ForecastingFully funded