University of Sydney / Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences / Department of Sociology and Social Policy / Sociology and Social Policy / Doctor of Arts (Sociology and Social Policy) 2012

Doctor of Arts (Sociology and social policy) DArts
Postgraduate Research 2012

Degree Information

 

Mid-Year Entry - Available
CRICOS Code - 045007K

For application closing dates, visit the Postgraduate Research ‘How to Apply’ page: sydney.edu.au/arts/future_students/postgraduate_research_apply.shtml

Duration

 
The course may be undertaken full time (3 - 4 years) or part time (6 - 8 years).

Entry Requirements

 
Candidates should hold:
• a Bachelor degree with Honours I or II.1 from the University of Sydney in a relevant field of study; or
• an undergraduate degree deemed to be equivalent; or
• a Bachelor degree from the University of Sydney together with a substantial portfolio of published/professional work (for example, books, films, TV programs, creative work, government reports etc); or
• an undergraduate degree deemed to be equivalent together with a substantial portfolio of published/professional work (for example, books, films, TV programs, creative work, government reports etc); or
• a Master degree by research from the University of Sydney; or
• a Master degree by coursework from the University of Sydney with Merit; or a postgraduate degree deemed to be equivalent; and
• have a minimum of three years recent, full-time employment or professional experience in a relevant field.

Completion Requirements

 
The professional doctorate comprises 5 units of study (including the core unit WMST 6902 Arguing the Point) and research and writing toward a thesis of 50,000 words under the supervision of a member of the academic staff.