Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Architecture, Design and Planning in Darlington Australia | The University of Sydney
The University of Sydney
|
Darlington Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
47,500
(c. USD33,497)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning prioritizes its research initiatives. Students can pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree within the school's dynamic research fields: Architecture, Architectural and Design Science, the Design Lab, and Urban and Regional Planning.
The University of Sydney and the school maintain robust research collaborations with leading institutions across Asia, Europe, Scandinavia, and North America. The Architecture, Design and Planning PhD program involves conducting research and composing a thesis spanning 50,000 to 80,000 words. Starting in 2021, Higher Degree by Research candidates must complete coursework components during their studies. Participants will have access to specialized study units (listed in Table R) tailored for research students. This selection offers diverse development opportunities, including specialized analytical techniques, professional training modules, and discipline-focused courses designed for research scholars.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning), you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area: bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree by research or, master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project with a minimum overall credit average. Applicants who do not meet these admission requirements may be issued an offer of a place to the Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning).
Outstanding candidates who successfully complete up to one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) may apply for transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) and be granted credit for work already completed: with approval from the supervisor and school meeting all higher degree by research progression requirements providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis.
IELTS -A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Outstanding candidates who successfully complete up to one year full-time or equivalent part-time of the University of Sydney Master of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) may apply for transfer into the Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning) and be granted credit for work already completed: with approval from the supervisor and school meeting all higher degree by research progression requirements providing evidence that their research is of a sufficient scope and depth to sustain a doctoral thesis.
IELTS -A minimum result of 7.0 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL - IBT score A minimum result of 96 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
Tuition
AUD
47,500