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Doctor of Philosophy Social Sciences

4 Years On Campus Phd Program

University of New South Wales

Program Overview

This Program covers study towards the PhD undertaken in the School of Social Sciences, the Social Policy Research Centre, and the Centre for Social Research in Health. Staff of the School of Social Sciences conduct research in the broad areas of sociology and anthropology, criminology, politics and international relations, social work, policy studies, and development studies; of the Social Policy Research Centre in social policy; and of the Centre for Social Research in Health in social aspects of health and health care, including HIV, sexual health, viral hepatitis, drug use, Aboriginal health and related areas of education, health and wellbeing. The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is offered in all faculties of the University of New South Wales and encourages initiative and originality in research.

Program Key Stats

$30000 (Annual cost)



Eligibility Criteria


90
660
6.5
90

Additional Information & Requirements

Master's degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average (65%), TOEFL ibT 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking), PTE of 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest), Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component, CAE 176 overall (min.169 in each subtest), CPE 180 overall (min.180 in each subtest), ANU College Access Program Successful completion with a minimum of 70% overall, Grade C+ or 70% in English

Career Options

  • Social Learning Specialist
  • Learning and Impact Advisor
  • Learning & Research Coordinator
  • Education Specialist
  • Programs Coordinator

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