1. 2022年申请，2023年3月1号和7月1号入学。

2. 应届硕士毕业生或持有硕士学位在职人员；

3.  优先考虑有教学背景的申请人，入学后可在悉尼大学做助教；

4. 具有较好的研究能力与英文写作能力； 

5. 勤奋好学，有较强的执行力与团队协作意识；

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Overview

Candidates for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) research and write a thesis on an approved topic or for practice-led research such as Sydney College of the Arts (SCA); a thesis comprising a written component and exhibition of creative work. All research is done 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.

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.

Applying for admission

Find a supervisor within the University whose academic background aligns with your research. You may visit Research Supervisor Connect to start.

Contact a postgraduate research coordinator and provide: your academic/educational background and research experience with examples such as an academic transcript your CV/resume the area of interest for your PhD why you believe your research topics align with this supervisor. For the Sydney College of the Arts practice-led PhD these will include a portfolio of recent creative work.

In conjunction with your supervisor, develop a research proposal, 2-4 pages in length (at least 1000 words) that outlines the subject area, objectives and significance of your research.

Obtain two academic referee reports , each one written by a referee who is familiar with your previous academic achievements.

If you intend to study part-time towards a PhD (international student visa holders must enroll full-time), you will also need to supply: evidence that shows you will have sufficient time available to plan and carry out the research under the supervision of the University, and complete the course within the maximum period allowed for a part-time PhD enrolment, and a declaration from your employer (if relevant) confirming that you will be permitted to take the time required to effectively pursue your studies.

Submit your application along with your research proposal, CV, portfolio (SCA), academic referee reports, academic transcripts, supporting evidence (where required) and other supporting documents such as identification and evidence of residency status. Applications are made via the University's online application portal.

When you are ready to apply, select the `Apply Now' button on the right hand side of this page

Please note: Except for IPRS and USydIS scholarships for international students, you must complete a separate scholarship application

Completion requirement

To satisfy requirements of the degree candidates must:

complete a probationary year and produce an extended thesis proposal (10,000 to 12,000 words) at the end of their first year of full-time (or the part-time equivalent) candidature; and,

complete a minimum of 12 credit points in units of study from Table R; and,

conduct research on an approved topic; and,

write a thesis of approximately 80,000 words embodying the results of the research.

In the case of the practice-led PhDs (SCA) submit creative work for exhibition and a research paper of 40,000 - 50,000 words; the examiners will examine the creative work and the research paper at an oral examination.

Examination is by presentation of the thesis, which is set out in the Thesis and Examination of Higher Degree by Research Policy 2015.

Admission requirement

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).

Transfer from University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), (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), or Master of Fine Arts (SCA) or Master of Philosophy (Education), or Master of Philosophy (Social Work) may apply for transfer 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 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 the progression and completion requirements of Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences), (Education), or (Social Work) respectively.

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.

Course opportunities

The faculty is home to more than 90 research and teaching centres including the the faculty’s newest research centre, the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC). Along with our world-renowned schools, these provide abundant PhD research opportunities with academic staff members who are experts and leaders in their fields of research.