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PhD of Humanities

Curtin University

  • Perth, Australia
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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Curtin University campus

About the program

A flexible humanities major with more than two dozen concentrations and a research capstone.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Humanities can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Content writer
  • Editor
  • Human resources specialist
  • Marketing coordinator
  • Research analyst
  • Community outreach coordinator
  • Legal assistant
  • Law school
  • Medical school
  • Physician assistant school

Curriculum

  • Four-year major built around a concentration (for example pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Philosophy
  • Film studies
  • English
  • History
  • Applied artificial intelligence) or a three-course skill track
  • Plus general education. Every concentration ends with a year-long research experience. Credits and core course list not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text)
  • Applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Accepted academic background

Not published on the course pages (no academic entry text); applicants must name a research topic and supervisor and submit a research proposal (https://www.curtin.edu.au/study/applying/research/)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 81
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Humanities admission requirements at Curtin University. Identify the research area and prepare a research proposal. Contact a potential supervisor if the program requires one. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$40,131 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$10,000 AUD

Program details

CampusCurtin Perth (Bentley)
Faculty or schoolAcademic Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Humanities and Social Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteCurtin University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for PhD of Humanities.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2026

    2 days left

  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jul 2027

    230 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.