Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education) at Charles Sturt University is a research-based degree that allows students to pursue a detailed research investigation with supervision from leading academics. Students can choose to study on campus or online, part-time or full-time, and applications are open throughout the year.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, On Campus
• Duration: Minimum time - 3.0 year(s)
• Entry Score: TBA
• Indicative Fees:
  • Domestic on campus: Fee paying postgraduate - $29,120.00 pa (full-time), $14,560.00 pa (part-time)
  • Domestic online: Fee paying postgraduate - $29,120.00 pa (full-time), $14,560.00 pa (part-time)
• Course Points and Codes: Credit Points - 192, AQF - Level 10

Why Study with Us?

• Pursue a detailed research investigation with supervision from leading academics.
• Choose to study on campus or online, part-time or full-time.
• Applications are open throughout the year.
• Domestic research candidates may be eligible for a Research Fee Offset Scholarship.

Career Opportunities

• High-level research, policy, or industry roles in Australia or internationally.
• Academic career.

What You Will Study

• Research (192 pts)
• Candidates will be enrolled into one of the following subjects, depending on the chosen area of research and mode of study:
  • ASH701: Doctoral Research (Arts and Education) PT
  • ASH702: Doctoral Research (Arts and Education) FT
  • ISL701: Doctoral Research PT
  • ISL702: Doctoral Research FT
  • THL701: Doctoral Research (Theology) PT
  • THL702: Doctoral Research (Theology) FT

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: The fee calculator is available to estimate costs based on student type, commence year, study mode, and location.
• Course Fees:
  • Domestic: Fee paying postgraduate - $29,120.00 pa (full-time), $14,560.00 pa (part-time)
  • International: $TBA
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university.
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan.
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan.

Entry Requirements

• Admission to Doctor of Philosophy:
  • A relevant Bachelor degree at Honours Class 1 or Honours Class 2 Division 1.
  • A relevant Master by Research.
  • Enrolled in a Charles Sturt University Master by Research program and demonstrated exceptional ability in the conduct of a research project.
  • A relevant coursework Master's degree with evidence of research equivalent to a Charles Sturt University 16-point subject or greater, at a Distinction level or above.
• Admission to Doctor of Philosophy by Prior Publication:
  • An appropriate Bachelor degree with class 1 or class 2(i) Honours from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution.
  • Qualified for the award of a Master degree by research at an acceptable level.
  • A relevant coursework Master degree with evidence of research equivalent to a Charles Sturt University 16-point subject or greater, at a Distinction level or above.
• Language Requirements:
  • An Academic IELTS of 6.5, with no score below a 6.0, in each of the individual skill areas.
  • Alternatively, level 109 of the English Language Services (ELS) examination, with a score of B or higher in the Reading and Writing components, and a score of P or higher in the Speaking and Listening components within the last 12 months.
  • Written evidence of completion of a university degree that was conducted and examined solely in English.

Credit and Pathways

• If you've completed relevant tertiary study or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree.
• Admission pathways are available to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first.

How to Apply

• Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University for help with your application.
• Apply via UAC: Refer to key dates on the UAC website.
• Apply via VTAC: Refer to key dates on the VTAC website.
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Check out direct application closing dates.