Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Social Sciences - Social Research in Health in Sydney Australia | The University of New South Wales
The University of New South Wales
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Sydney Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
36,240
(c. USD25,438.78)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
This program focuses on PhD research conducted within the School of Social Sciences, the Social Policy Research Centre, and the Centre for Social Research in Health. Faculty members in the School of Social Sciences specialize in diverse fields including sociology, anthropology, criminology, political science, international relations, social work, policy analysis, and development studies. The Social Policy Research Centre concentrates on social policy research, while the Centre for Social Research in Health examines societal dimensions of healthcare, covering topics such as HIV, sexual health, viral hepatitis, substance use, Indigenous health, and interconnected aspects of education, wellness, and public health. This specialization supports PhD candidates pursuing research at the Centre for Social Research in Health, investigating social factors in healthcare with emphasis on HIV, sexual health, viral hepatitis, substance use, Indigenous health, and related educational and wellbeing issues.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
As a general guide, the UNSW entry requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy are as follows-
A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Research Committee of the appropriate Faculty.
Candidates may be admitted to the PhD program after one year's full-time enrolment in a Masters by Research program, if they meet the PhD entry requirements and with the approval of the Faculty Higher Degree Committee.
In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
IELTS - 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)
A candidate for the degree shall have been awarded an appropriate degree of Bachelor with Honours from the University of New South Wales or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the Research Committee of the appropriate Faculty.
Candidates may be admitted to the PhD program after one year's full-time enrolment in a Masters by Research program, if they meet the PhD entry requirements and with the approval of the Faculty Higher Degree Committee.
In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications as may be approved by the Committee may be permitted to enrol for the degree.
IELTS - 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)
TOEFL iBT - 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking)
Tuition
AUD
36,240