Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research and write a thesis on an approved topic under the supervision of a member of our academic staff.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.Please note:

This course is for applicants seeking to commence their PhD in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in 2020.

Admission requirement

This course is for applicants seeking to commence their PhD in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in 2020 or later. For those applicants who wish to seek admission in 2019 (where available), please apply through the relevant course page for your area of interest.

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 of a place to the Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) and Master of Philosophy in Education or Social Work, or Master of Arts (Research) or Master of Education (Research). Applicants are advised to contact the relevant School or Department for any subject specific requirements. For the Sydney College of the Arts these will include a portfolio of creative work. Transfer from University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) and Master of Philosophy in Education or Social Work

Outstanding candidates who successfully complete up to one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) may apply for admission into the Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) and be granted credit for work already completed: with approval from the supervisor and school meeting all higher degree by research progression requirements completing 25 000 to 30 000 words of a thesis to the satisfaction of the department; providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis. See Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) progression and completion requirements.

These constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. This remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.