Doctor of Philosophy
Arts and humanities
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
Official- Duration
- 4 years
- Qualification
- Doctoral Degree
- AQF 10
- Campus
- Bankstown
- NSW · +11 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 050330A
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Course overview
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree provides training and education with the objective of producing graduates with the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. A PhD candidate will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative re-interpretation of known data and established ideas.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- PTE AcademicOverall 58L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
- TOEFL iBTOverall 79L 20 · R 20 · W 20 · S 20
- Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
- Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 176L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Entry requirements may vary based on country.
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 Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.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 · Trimester 3 | Western Sydney University - Bankstown City | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney University - Bankstown City | 4 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Western Sydney University - Bankstown City | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Bankstown City (Darug) | 4 January 2027 | — | $38,080per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Campbelltown | 4 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta City | 4 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Penrith (Kingswood) | 4 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Parramatta South | 4 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Western Sydney Hawkesbury | 4 January 2027 | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Western Sydney Bankstown City (Darug)
74 Rickard Rd, Bankstown, NSW, 2200, Bankstown, NSW
Open in mapsWestern Sydney Parramatta City
169 Macquarie Street, 6 Hassall Street, PARRAMATTA, NSW, 2150, PARRAMATTA, NSW
Open in mapsWestern Sydney University - Hawkesbury
Student Centre, Building G7, Bourke St, RICHMOND, NSW
Open in mapsWestern Sydney University - Parramatta
Cnr of Victoria Rd & James Ruse Dr, Parramatta, NSW
Open in mapsWestern Sydney University - Penrith
Student Centre, Building I, Second Ave, KINGSWOOD, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.