Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses and Fees 2025

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Information and Library Studies] From Charles Sturt University

Sydney, New South WalesLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1989established year
27064enrollment
Public
Partner [2 Courses]
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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Information and Library Studies)

4 years
Full Time
On Campus

$22,672 /Yr

A$34,880 /Yr

Important Alert

  • 2026 Session 1 Application Deadline - Jan 30, 2026

Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$22672 (AUD 34880)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Accomodation$7664 (AUD 11790)
Total Cost$7664 (AUD 11790)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$22880 (AUD 35200)
2021$12199 (AUD 18768)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
2025 Session 1 Application Deadline Jan 31, 2025
2025 Session 1 Extended Application Deadline Feb 21, 2025
2025 Session 2 Hdr Scholarships Application Deadline Apr 7, 2025
2025 Session 2 Application Deadline Feb 28, 2025 - Jun 13, 2025
2026 Session 1 Application Deadline Jan 30, 2026
2026 Session 2 Application Deadline Jun 12, 2026

The Doctor of Philosophy allows students to pursue a detailed research investigation in an area of interest and present findings in a thesis.

Students will design and implement a high-quality original research project of significance to the discipline.

Through this process, students will develop a thorough knowledge of scholarly debate in the field and the capacity to critically analyze and constructively contribute to that debate.


Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 

  • Students have qualified for the award of a Master by Research at an acceptable level.
  • Students must appropriate Bachelor's degree with class 1 or class 2(i) honors from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent).
  • Students need to have qualified for the award of a coursework Master’s degree with a research project and thesis/dissertation component. It is normally expected that a grade equivalent to the appropriate class of Honours will have been obtained.
  • Some other appropriate combinations of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at a Doctoral level.

Indian Eligibility:

  • Students need to have a minimum of a first-class or upper second with a minimum of 60-80% on an institutional basis in a graduate degree.
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.


Scores Required

6 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

50 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE


Required Document List

The following required documents are:

  • Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
  • Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.

Career and Placement after Course

  • Archives and special collections librarian
  • Children's librarian
  • Competitive intelligence analyst
  • Electronic resource librarian
  • Information architect
  • Information officer
  • Internet trainer
  • Knowledge management specialist


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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
Graduate Research ScholarshipsScholarship per student$ 87,750/Yr$135,000Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Go Clean ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 2,275/Yr$3,500Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship ProgramScholarship per student$ 29,177/Yr$44,888Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based
Paul Foundation scholarshipsScholarship per student$ 13,113/Yr$20,174Level Of StudyDiplomaTypeMerit-Based
Destination Australia ScholarshipScholarship per student$ 9,750/Yr$15,000Level Of StudyBachelorTypeEasy-to-Apply
Australian Government Research Training ProgramScholarship per student$ 26,124/Yr$40,190Level Of StudyDoctorateTypeMerit-Based

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