Doctorate (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education) at Charles Sturt University offers a platform to create new knowledge, supported by a renowned academic community. Flexible study options are available, and domestic candidates may qualify for a Research Fee Offset Scholarship.
Ready to discover and create new knowledge? The Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education) at Charles Sturt University is the platform to do just that. You'll join a renowned academic community - with connections across the country and the globe - that will support and inspire you to push the boundaries in your discipline area.
You can choose to study on campus or online, part-time or full-time - whatever works for you to pursue your research goals. And with applications open throughout the year, whenever you're ready, we're ready to help make it happen.
Domestic research candidates studying a Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Philosophy course may be eligible to receive a Research Fee Offset Scholarship, to pay for their applicable tuition fees.
This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.
To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy a candidate must have:
For entry into a PhD, Master by Research or Professional Doctoral courses an applicant must demonstrate meeting:
For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.
You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
Candidates should contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies to discuss possible research topics. Candidates wishing to undertake research in an area strategically aligned with a designated University Research Centre should also contact the Director of that Centre. In accordance with the University's Higher Degree Research Policy, candidates will be assigned an appropriate supervisor who will assist the candidate in developing a research proposal, the title of the thesis, and guide the candidate throughout their candidature and thesis preparation. Priority research areas of the Faculty for a Doctor of Philosophy by research and thesis are, among others, education, teacher education, information studies, Australian literature, rural sociology, Indigenous Australian studies, Australian history, communication, creative industries and culture, ethics and social philosophy, social work, social welfare and human services, social administration and policy, theological and biblical studies, Islamic Studies, fine art and drama. Candidates will be enrolled into one of the following subjects, depending on chosen area of research and mode of study:
ASH701Doctoral Research (Arts and Education) PT192 credit ptsASH702Doctoral Research (Arts and Education) FT192 credit ptsISL701Doctoral Research PT192 credit ptsISL702Doctoral Research FT192 credit ptsTHL701Doctoral Research (Theology) PT192 credit ptsTHL702Doctoral Research (Theology) FT192 credit ptsStandard enrolment patterns
Candidates are advised to contact the Sub-Dean Graduate Studies for relevant information.