Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting March 2027
- Apply before Jan 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before May 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
- Apply before May 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
Language
English
Credits
192 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Campus Location
- Bathurst, Australia
- Albury, Australia
- Canberra, Australia
- Dubbo, Australia
- Goulburn, Australia
- Manly, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Orange, Australia
- Port Macquarie, Australia
- Sydney, Australia
- Wagga, Australia
- Wangaratta, Australia
- Melbourne, Australia
- Brisbane, Australia
Offered at multiple locations, but you can enroll in only one. Apply to your chosen location.
Overview
You will design and implement a high-quality original research project of significance to your discipline. Through this process, you will develop a thorough knowledge of scholarly debate in your field and the capacity to critically analyse and constructively contribute to that debate.
As a PhD candidate, you will be admitted into a dynamic community of scholars who are dedicated researchers in disciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of research. You will complete your doctorate under the guidance of experienced academics who are experts in your discipline.
The Doctor of Philosophy in Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences from Charles Sturt University has been designed with flexibility in mind. You can choose from full-time, part-time, on-campus and online study options, and applications for admission are considered at any time throughout the year.
Career opportunities
- Successful completion of your PhD psychology qualification heralds your admission into a community of scholars and paves the way for a rewarding academic career.
- As a specialist in your discipline, you could also work at research institutions or in a policy officer role. Alternatively, you could take up leadership or management roles in Australia or internationally.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Financial Accounting
- Management Accounting
- Agricultural Economics
- Environment and Resource Economics
- Industry Economics and Industrial Organisation
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 79
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
Cricos: 103019K, 103018M
- qualified for the award of a Master by Research at an acceptable level; or
- an appropriate Bachelor degree with class 1 or class 2(i) honours from another Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent); or
- qualified for entry into a Charles Sturt University Master by Research program and duly enrolled and shown exceptional ability in the conduct of a research project which is clearly capable of being extended to a doctoral level; or
- qualified for the award of a coursework Master's degree with a research component. It is normally expected that a grade equivalent to the appropriate class of Honours will have been obtained; or
- some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience that demonstrate capacity to undertake research at a Doctoral level.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 40,320 AUD / year
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 35,920 AUD / year
Living costs
Bathurst, Australia: 1,260-2,250 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences.
- CSU Refugee and Asylum Seeker Scholarship — Various benefits, Deadline 04 Feb 2027, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia (Merit-based)
- CSU give Scholarship — 5,000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027, Charles Sturt University
- CSU Foundation Persistence Scholarship — 20,000 AUD, Deadline 20 Jan 2027, Charles Sturt University (Merit-based)
- Sam Phillips Memorial Scholarship — 3,000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027, Charles Sturt University (Merit-based)
- Olding Business Scholarship — 2,200 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027, Charles Sturt University (Merit-based)
- Wagga Wagga Staff Social Club Scholarship — 5,000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027, Charles Sturt University
- SRC Wagga Student Support Scholarship — 2,000 AUD, Deadline 04 Feb 2027, Charles Sturt University (Merit-based)
- CSU Rugby Alumni Scholarship — 3,000 AUD, Deadline 11 Feb 2027, Charles Sturt University (Merit-based)
- Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Australian Government (Merit-based)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
- Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships — 40,000 AUD, Deadline 30 Sep 2026, American Australian Association (AAA) (Merit-based)
- Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program — Various benefits, Deadline 21 Nov 2026, Australian Government Department of Education
- Future Leaders Scholarship — 120,000 AUD, Deadline 27 Aug 2026, Westpac Bicentennial Foundation (Merit-based)
- ServiceScape Scholarship — 1,000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
- VisaEnvoy Scholarships — 4,000 AUD, Deadline 20 Jan 2027, VisaEnvoy (Merit-based)
- ACES Scholarships — 3,500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation (Merit-based)
- Destination Australia — 15,000 AUD, Deadline Not specified, Province of Lower Austria (Merit-based)
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1,000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, IvyPanda (Merit-based)
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1,000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students — 5,000 USD, Deadline 28 Aug 2026, educations.com (Merit-based)
- The PhD Prep Fellowship — 10,000 USD, Deadline 01 Sep 2026, Admit Lab (Merit-based)
- Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1,000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Salvado Law (Merit-based)
- MVC Vocational Education Scholarships — 2,000 AUD, Deadline Not specified, Meridian Vocational College (Merit-based)
- Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3,000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Anonymous Hope Fund (Need-based)
- MVC Young Chef’s Club Award — 2,000 AUD, Deadline Not specified, Meridian Vocational College (Merit-based)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1,500 USD, Deadline Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12,000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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