The Graduate Research School promotes innovation and excellence in research education and researcher development across the University.
Doctor of Philosophy
Note
Research degrees are offered on a sponsored or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or the UTS: Graduate Research School for further details.
The PhD is a University-wide degree which involves an intense period of supervised study and research, culminating in the submission of a thesis. The degree is awarded to candidates who, through original investigation, make a distinct and significant contribution to knowledge in their field of specialisation.
All students are required to successfully complete the research training coursework subject 51913 Academic Research Practice which will develop their research knowledge and skills.
Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
Research Training Scheme
The majority of domestic research degree students are funded through the Research Training Scheme (RTS). Through the RTS, the Australian Government provides a quota of tuition fee exempt places for postgraduate research places to recognised universities.
If you are granted an RTS place, you are not required to pay tuition fees. However, you can still expect to pay the ongoing costs of being part of an academic environment and conducting research. In addition to ongoing costs, you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Scholarships
In addition, research scholarships to the value of $35,000 are available to support living expenses for domestic students to study master's by research and doctoral programs at UTS.
Tuition fee calculations
Tuition fees and RTS load for postgraduate research degrees are charged pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree semester and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
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International student
Tuition fees for international students vary between courses and range from A$19,840 to A$34,080 per year. Tuition fees for postgraduate research degrees are charged pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
Tuition fees for international postgraduate research students can be found using fees search.
Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per session for 2020 is $14120. The expected number of sessions are 8.
All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
- Protocol on fees and refunds for international students - contains the fee and refund conditions for international students
- Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' tuition fees information page.
Careers
This research degree is especially valuable for those wishing to pursue an academic career, a career in research or an advanced level of professional practice.
Course structure
Course structure explained
This research degree is undertaken wholly by thesis. A PhD thesis is normally a work of 80,000–100,000 words.
Non-traditional thesis: While the doctoral thesis is normally written in dissertation style, candidates may, if they wish, illustrate their argument by also submitting creative work. The non-traditional material is considered a minor component of the thesis and is equivalent to a maximum of 30,000 words. Applicants should contact the research degrees administrator for further information about non-traditional formats for thesis presentation.
The Doctor of Philosophy is structured in three phases. Phase 1 involves the development of a number of advanced research skills and capabilities. At the beginning of the program, each student negotiates a doctoral study plan with their supervisor. This plan makes explicit the kinds of support each student requires. A formal doctoral assessment is undertaken at the end of Phase 1 in which the candidates present a full proposal for assessment, which is a prerequisite for entering Phase 2.
In Phase 2, students develop their individual program of research, and their progress to enter Phase 3 is assessed at the end of Phase 2.
In Phase 3 candidates engage in the preparation and submission of a major thesis, which makes a sustained contribution to knowledge in their field of inquiry.
Research and development activities are provided throughout the three phases to assist students to develop the capabilities of a successful doctoral graduate. Candidates are expected to attend all relevant activities throughout their candidature.
Course completion requirements
Requirement | Credit Points |
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51991 PhD Thesis: Humanities and Social Sciences | 0 |
Total | 0 |
Additional information
Course duration
The maximum course duration is four years of full-time or eight years of part-time study.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised master's by research or bachelor's degree with first or second class honours (division 1), or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
Selection criteria also include the quality of the research proposal, the faculty's ability to offer appropriate supervision in the applicant's chosen field, and, where necessary, demonstration of generic technical skills.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 584-609 overall with TWE of 5.0, internet based: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or AE6: Pass; or PTE: 65-72; or CAE: 185-190.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Scholarships and prizes
Scholarships
For Communication students
Only for international students
For all domestic students
- Advanced Sensing and Communications for Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend
- Chancellors Research Scholarship
- Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC) Scholarship
- Diversity Access Scholarship (Institution Equity Scholarship)
- FASS Undergraduate Regional Journalism Scholarship
- Jumbunna Postgraduate Research Scholarship
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- PhD Scholarship: Renewable Energy in India
- UTS Chancellors Research Scholarship
- UTS Doctoral Scholarships
- UTS New College Clarendon DPhil Scholarship
- UTS Research Excellence Scholarship
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Communication students
Download a course guide
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Information for international students
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at UTS.
Part of UTS Arts and Social Sciences
Domestic students
Application process
Find out how to apply for a research degree and scholarship at UTS.
Important dates
JANUARY 2019
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1 January - 10 April
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Enrolment period commences for new graduate research students for Autumn session
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1
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Autumn session commences for graduate research students
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APRIL 2019
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10
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Enrolment of new graduate research students for Autumn session ends (commenced 1 January)
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30
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Closing date for local graduate research degree applications for Spring session
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MAY 2019
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8
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Census date for graduate research students Autumn session
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JUNE 2019
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30
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Autumn session ends for graduate research students
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JULY 2019
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1 July - 23 August
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Enrolment period for new graduate research students for Spring session commences
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1
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Spring session commences for graduate research students
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AUGUST 2019
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23
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Enrolment of new graduate research students for Spring session ends (commenced 1 July)
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SEPTEMBER 2019
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30
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Closing date for local graduate research degree applications for Autumn session 2020
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OCTOBER 2019
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1
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Census date for graduate research students Spring session
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DECEMBER 2019
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31
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Spring session ends for graduate research students
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Need more information?
Scholarships, prizes and awards
Scholarships
For Communication students
Only for international students
For all domestic students
- Advanced Sensing and Communications for Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend
- Chancellors Research Scholarship
- Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC) Scholarship
- Diversity Access Scholarship (Institution Equity Scholarship)
- FASS Undergraduate Regional Journalism Scholarship
- Jumbunna Postgraduate Research Scholarship
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- PhD Scholarship: Renewable Energy in India
- UTS Chancellors Research Scholarship
- UTS Doctoral Scholarships
- UTS New College Clarendon DPhil Scholarship
- UTS Research Excellence Scholarship
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Communication students
International students
Application process
Find out how to apply for a research degree and scholarship at UTS.
You can meet an international student adviser at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.
Important dates
JANUARY 2019
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1 January - 10 April
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Enrolment period commences for new graduate research students for Autumn session
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1
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Autumn session commences for graduate research students
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15
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Closing date for applications for admission to graduate research courses from international students for Spring session
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APRIL 2019
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10
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Enrolment of new graduate research students for Autumn session ends (commenced 1 January)
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MAY 2019
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8
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Census date for graduate research students Autumn session
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JUNE 2019
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30
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Closing date for applications for admission to graduate research courses from international students for Autumn session 2020
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30
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Autumn session ends for graduate research students
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JULY 2019
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1 July - 23 August
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Enrolment period for new graduate research students for Spring session commences
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1
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Spring session commences for graduate research students
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AUGUST 2019
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23
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Enrolment of new graduate research students for Spring session ends (commenced 1 July)
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OCTOBER 2019
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9
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Census date for graduate research students Spring session
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DECEMBER 2019
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31
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Spring session ends for graduate research students
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Need more information?
Scholarships, prizes and awards
Scholarships
For Communication students
Only for international students
For all domestic students
- Advanced Sensing and Communications for Intelligent Transportation Systems
- Australian Government Research Training Program Stipend
- Chancellors Research Scholarship
- Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC) Scholarship
- Diversity Access Scholarship (Institution Equity Scholarship)
- FASS Undergraduate Regional Journalism Scholarship
- Jumbunna Postgraduate Research Scholarship
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- PhD Scholarship: Renewable Energy in India
- UTS Chancellors Research Scholarship
- UTS Doctoral Scholarships
- UTS New College Clarendon DPhil Scholarship
- UTS Research Excellence Scholarship