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The Australian National University offers PhD candidates a dynamic research environment with exceptional academic support. Choosing a research program depends heavily on an institution's standing, and ANU ranks among the globe's top universities, making it an ideal choice for your doctoral studies.
As a doctoral candidate, you'll pursue research with greater autonomy, guided by a panel of field specialists. Your work will deliver novel, significant contributions to scholarly understanding and technological progress.
Career Prospects
Our alumni thrive in diverse sectors such as academia and education; media; international aid; diplomacy; policy-making; advisory services; and creative industries.
To be admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program in Culture, History and Languages you will be required to have completed at least a four-year Australian undergraduate degree or equivalent with a result of at least H2A.
You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have research experience equivalent to these qualifications, including factors such as competence in a relevant language, cultural knowledge and work experience in Asia or the Pacific.
English Language Requirements
IELTS Academic and IELTS UKVI Academic [excluding One Skill Retake and IELTS Online] - Overall score of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band.
TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL iBT [excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition] - Overall score of 80 (Reading - 20; Writing - 20; Listening - 18; Speaking - 18).
Cambridge C1 Advanced - Overall score of 176 minimum 169 in each band.
PTE Academic and PTE Academic UKVI [excluding PTE Academic Online] - Overall score of 64 minimum 55 in each band.