
Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education)
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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 will 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.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Thurgoona
- NSW · +6 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 103016B
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Course overview
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 will 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.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
An appropriate Bachelor degree with class 1 or class 2(i) Honours from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent).; qualified for the award of a Master degree by research at an acceptable level.; a relevant coursework Master degree with evidence of research equivalent to a Charles Sturt University 16 point subject or greater, at a Distinction level or above.; some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience which demonstrates to the University Research Committee that the applicant is capable of undertaking research at a Doctoral level, may be accepted into the program.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5
- TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 15 · R 15 · W 15 · S 15
- PTE AcademicOverall 50L 42 · R 42 · W 42 · S 42
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 162 · R 162 · W 162 · S 162
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
An appropriate Bachelor degree with class 1 or class 2(i) Honours from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent).; qualified for the award of a Master degree by research at an acceptable level.; a relevant coursework Master degree with evidence of research equivalent to a Charles Sturt University 16 point subject or greater, at a Distinction level or above.; some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience which demonstrates to the University Research Committee that the applicant is capable of undertaking research at a Doctoral level, may be accepted into the program.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online | — | — | $30,640per year | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Albury | 16 November 2026 | — | — | International students |
| 2026 · Trimester 3 | Online | 16 November 2026 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

