By choosing to study a Doctor of Philosophy at UNSW, you can make a significant, original contribution to knowledge and understanding in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.
A PhD in Arts, Design & Architecture will provide you with advanced specialist research training and expert knowledge in an international context. It will open doors to academic research and professional roles nationally and internationally.
Constructing your thesis
You'll demonstrate excellent research skills by producing a high-quality thesis in your field of interest. Your research will be supervised by scholars who are progressive thinkers, creators and national leaders in their fields.
Your thesis will provide evidence of your independent investigation and summarise the research you've completed over three to four years.
You'll be considered an integral part of the Arts, Design & Architecture research community and can mix with a diverse grouping of enquiring and adventurous scholars.
Structure
The minimum length of candidature is 3-years and the maximum length is 4-years.
Candidates are required to submit a thesis for examination not exceeding 100,000 words in length.
Research areas
We offer supervision in a wide range of subject and research areas that contribute to the faculty's research strengths. UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture encourages interdisciplinary collaboration within the faculty and across the university.
Entry requirements
Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy degree requires one of the following qualifications:
a completed undergraduate degree with Honours 2-1 or equivalent (for example, at UNSW, this is graded as distinction level or 75%+)
a completed Masters by Research degree or equivalent postgraduate qualification that includes a substantial research component written as an academic thesis, awarded at or above distinction level or equivalent
in exceptional circumstances, sufficient evidence of research experience that demonstrates exceptional research skills and the ability to undertake the proposed research program.
All applicants must meet the English language entry requirements, opens in a new window of the university.
