Charles Sturt University (CSU) Courses and Fees 2025

Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Humanities, Social Work and Human Services] 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] (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

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$21216 (AUD 32640)

Other Expenses

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

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2023$18980 (AUD 29200)
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 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.

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


Ranking

202520242021

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Humanities 401 out of 601 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 29 in Australia 2025)

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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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