Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Humanities, Social Work and Human Services)
3 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$21,216 /Yr
A$32,640 /Yr
Important Alert
- 2026 Session 1 Application Deadline - Jan 30, 2026
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $21216 (AUD 32640) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Accomodation | $7664 (AUD 11790) |
Total Cost | $7664 (AUD 11790) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2023 | $18980 (AUD 29200) |
2021 | $12199 (AUD 18768) |
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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2025 Session 1 Application Deadline | |
2025 Session 1 Extended Application Deadline | |
2025 Session 2 Hdr Scholarships Application Deadline | |
2025 Session 2 Application Deadline | |
2026 Session 1 Application Deadline | Jan 30, 2026 |
2026 Session 2 Application Deadline | Jun 12, 2026 |
- The Doctor of Philosophy from Charles Sturt University gives the opportunity to make an original and significant contribution to knowledge in students' chosen discipline within the arts. Students will design and implement a high-quality original research project of significance to 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. Research areas include Australian history, Australian literature, communication and culture, drama, fine arts, police studies, professional and applied ethics, sociology, rural social studies, social work, social welfare, and social policy and theology.
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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.
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Career and Placement after Course
Careers in humanities and social sciences students can choose from:
- Anthropologist
- Archaeological Anthropologist
- Archaeologist
- Archivist
- Art conservator
- Art curator
- Art Dealer
- Art Historian
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Graduate Research Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 87,750/Yr$135,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,275/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Robert S. McNamara Fellowship Program | Scholarship per student$ 29,177/Yr$44,888 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 13,113/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Destination Australia Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 9,750/Yr$15,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeEasy-to-Apply | |
Australian Government Research Training Program | Scholarship per student$ 26,124/Yr$40,190 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based |
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Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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2026 Session 1 Application Deadline (30th Jan 2026) 2026 Session 2 Application Deadline (12th Jun 2026) | USD 22,672 /Yr AUD 34,880 /Yr |
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USD 38,220 /Yr AUD 58,800 /Yr |
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