Postgraduate Research

Some scholarships affect application deadlines. Please refer to the Scholarship and Financial Assistance page and the Research Office Website for more information. Applications for admission to research candidature which do not involve a scholarship application may be accepted later than these dates. Please contact the Faculty of Arts office for more information.

Domestic Applicants

Domestic applicants, including Australian citizens, permanent residents, New Zealand citizens, and holders of a permanent humanitarian visa, should contact the Faculty of Arts office for information about the application and admission procedure.

All applications are submitted directly to the Faculty of Arts.

International Applicants

If you are an international applicant, you must apply through the International Office. Further information on applications and English language requirements and support services for international students is available on the International Office Website.

How to Apply

All research applicants must submit:

• a completed application form
• an original, official transcript of your academic record (Note – transcripts will not be returned unless you provide a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Graduates of The University of Sydney need not attach an academic transcript of their local enrolment)
• a research proposal of approximately 1000 words (applicants should consult the postgraduate coordinator in the appropriate department to confirm any department-specific requirements for proposals)
• all other requested documents listed on the form
• proof of Australian citizenship or permanent residency status, i.e. birth certificate or passport (local applicants only).

Incomplete applications will not be assessed.

Thesis Proposal

All research applicants must submit a research proposal with their application form. Advice and assistance on proposals is available from The University of Sydney's Learning Centre which also produced the guide to Writing a Thesis Proposal. You should also talk to the department's postgraduate research student coordinator, as some departments have specific requirements.

Your Offer

Offers for admission will be sent to successful applicants. If you receive an offer, you must advise the Faculty of Arts office in writing of your intention to accept the place by the date specified in your letter.

It is not possible to defer acceptance or commencement to a later semester or year. If you are unable to commence in the semester indicated in the letter of offer, you must reapply for admission for a different semester/year on the official University application form.

Enrolment

All new and continuing postgraduate research students must enrol at the Faculty of Arts office

Please bring your offer letter with you.