How to Apply for Research Degrees at UWS

We welcome applications for admission to research higher degrees at UWS at anytime.

• To Apply
• Scholarships
• Requirements
• Contact

To Apply

Apply Online for Research Higher Degree Study at UWS (PhD, Masters Honours, Professional Doctorate) Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents and New Zealand Citizens. If successful, you may commence at any time.

International applicants may apply for admission at any time. The application form is available at UWS International Forms (PhD, Masters Honours, Professional Doctorate).  Information on Course Fees is also available. If successful, international applicants’ enrolment for a session must commence before the corresponding census day of 31 March or 31 August.

Scholarships

Applications for scholarships are normally due 30st October each year, however, there are some scholarships made available during the year – please visit the Higher Degree Research Scholarship Details page for information on available higher degree research scholarships.

Endeavour International Postgraduate Research Scholarship (EIPRS) applicants must apply before 31st August in the year prior to commencement. For further information about these awards, please see Research Scholarships at UWS.

International offers may be deferred for a maximum 12 months.

Requirements

Research Proposal
All applicants must submit a research proposal with their application, unless they are applying for a predefined scholarship project (e.g. ARC funded scholarship). The proposal should be discussed with an academic advisor. Please take careful note of the documentation requirements.

• PhD, Professional Doctorate & Masters (Hons) Admission Criteria (PDF, 17Kb)
• English language requirements (PDF, 12Kb)
• Advice on writing the thesis proposal (PDF, 17Kb)

Supervisor
All UWS research candidates have a panel of at least two supervisors. Please refer to the Graduate Supervisor Register (Excel, 110Kb) to begin to explore who might be an appropriate supervisor for your research.

Contact

For assistance in all admission matters, please contact student administration at sa-research@uws.edu.au or call the University on 1300 897 669.