ANU College ofArts & Social Sciences

PhD and MPhil applications in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

Graduate research degrees, Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), are available in over 20

disciplines in the arts, humanities and social sciences.

Pre-application

Admission to a postgraduate research degree normally requires you to have completed an Honours degree (at

Honours 2A or above), or equivalent prior studies (such as a Masters degree) that includes a research component.

Generally it is assumed that you have completed your studies in a discipline related to the area in which you would

like to do research.

You are required to identify a potential supervisor for your MPhil or PhD as part of your application. Please email us

details about your highest level of qualification and area of interest. We will then forward your expression of interest to

the Graduate Research Convenor for your discipline.

Application

Once you have identified a potential supervisor you can lodge your application.

For domestic applicants and international applicants:online application

Your postgraduate research application should include:

a research proposal (2-5 pages)

transcripts for all relevant qualifications

a current curriculum vitae, including a list of relevant publications, prizes and awards

three referee reports

the name of a potential supervisor

English language test results (if applicable)

sample research, such as a chapter from an Honours thesis or excerpt from a publication (optional).

Research proposal

Your potential supervisor and graduate research convenor will be able to provide you with advice on the preparation of

your research proposal. In writing your research proposal you should consider:

the field of research or topic of investigation

your primary research objective or central research question to address

the context and background of your research

the value of your research and the contribution it will make to your field

your research strategy and methods.

Referee reports

Three referee reports are required with your application. You need to arrange for the referee questionnaire to be

completed by each of your referees and emailed to admissions@anu.edu.au

Scholarships

Admission and scholarships for postgraduate research degrees are applied for together. You need to indicate as part

of your application for admission if you wish to be considered for a scholarship.

Applications for scholarships for international students close on 31 August each year, and for domestic students

close on 31 October each year.

Find out more about the scholarships available.

For further information about postgraduate research degrees you can email or phone us

+61 (02) 6125 2898.

UPDATED: 25 September 2012/ RESPONSIBLE OFFICER: College Dean / PAGE CONTACT: CASS Marketing & Communications