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A PhD or MPhil program with the School of Sociology fosters a sense of discovery and offers candidates the opportunity to develop independent research skills in their particular field of study. Our innovative academic staff is among the best in the world and is complemented by high-calibre visitors from across the globe who enhance and contribute to our unique research culture. 

Research degrees
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is a 3.5 year full-time research award and is the highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework: 

•    Doctor of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two-year research award and is the second-highest qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework. It can also be a pathway to study at a PhD level:
•    Master of Philosophy, Research School of Social Sciences

 
Research themes and expertise
Our teaching and research expertise is organised around four research nodes. Follow the links to find out more:

•    Economy, Inequality & Resistance (EIR) 
•    Embodiment, Gender & Health (EGH)
•    Environment, Nature & Society (ENS) 
•    Technology, Media & Infrastructures (TMI) 

Application information 
Application deadlines:
•    Applications are accepted in 2 rounds. For deadline dates, see this website. 

Before you apply:
1. Find a supervisor: browse our list of academic staff to find an expert who matches your field of interest. The HDR convenor can also assist in introductions.
2. Email the HDR convenor with an expression of interest (EoI): please include in your email a (roughly) 3-page project proposal, your current CV, a writing sample (min. 2000 words), and the name of your prospective supervisor
3. Have a meeting with your potential supervisors (in-person or online) to discuss the PhD program and your proposal
4. Successful EoI candidates will be invited to submit a full application.

Scholarships
For information about postgraduate research scholarships, visit the ANU scholarships website. 

Contact
For more information, visit the CASS HDR information page.

Contact the School of Sociology HDR convenor for all general enquiries.