Charles Sturt University

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.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 2Online——$30,640per yearInternational students
2026 · Trimester 3Albury16 November 2026——International students
2026 · Trimester 3Online16 November 2026——International students

Where it is taught

  • Albury

    Primary

    Elizabeth Mitchell Dr, Thurgoona, NSW

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  • Bathurst

    Panorama Avenue, BATHURST, NSW, 2795, BATHURST, NSW

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  • Dubbo

    Tony McGrane Pl, Dubbo, NSW

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  • Online

    Panorama Avenue, BATHURST, NSW, 2795, BATHURST, NSW

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  • Orange

    Leeds Pde, Orange, NSW

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  • Port Macquarie (7 Major Innes Road)

    7 Major Innes Rd, Port Macquarie, NSW

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  • Wagga Wagga

    Boorooma Street, WAGGA WAGGA NORTH, NSW, 2650, WAGGA WAGGA NORTH, NSW

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education)study.csu.edu.au
  2. Charles Sturt Universitycsu.edu.au
  3. International Admissions Matrix 2026Official source
  4. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  5. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Doctor of Philosophy (Arts and Education) at Charles Sturt University: Fees & Entry Requirements