Course Level
Doctor Degree (By Coursework)
CRICOS
003519M
Doctor of Philosophy (Architecture, Design and Planning)
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree may be undertaken across the school's active research areas: Architecture, Architectural and Design Science, the Design Lab, and Urban and Regional Planning. The University of Sydney and the school maintain strong research links with key global institutions. This course is designed for those with a strong academic foundation in Architecture, Design, or Planning. It's ideal for aspiring professionals and scholars seeking careers in academia, industry, or research, with eligibility based on prior honours or master's degrees.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
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Camperdown/Darlington | Full-time - 3 years Part-time - 6 years | N/A | N/A |
Entry 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: bachelors degree with first class or second class honours or, masters degree by research or, masters 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.
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