How to
apply
Initial
enquiries about graduate studies in philosophy at ANU should
be emailed to the Graduate
Convenor. Graduate studies in philosophy is offered at Masters
and PhD-level courses by research. Each student is located in
one of the areas in which philosophy is undertaken and has a
primary supervisor in the same area. The supervisor is a member
of the student's advisory panel, which will also include two
or more advisers. Advisers can be from any philosophy department
or from elsewhere in the University (for example, Political
Science, Law, Women's Studies, or Sociology), allowing the opportunity
for interdisciplinary research. Advisers can also be located
outside the University.
STEP
1: Find a prospective supervisor and make contact
You might
start by looking at the research interests
of philosophy staff in the ANU. The Graduate
Convener of Philosophy can also advise you in selection
of prospective supervisors.
STEP
2: Prepare a proposal
If the
Graduate Convener and prospective supervisor(s) decide that
your project is viable and appropriate, you should prepare a
formal proposal. Potential supervisors will provide feedback
to assist you to prepare your project proposal. The Graduate
Convener can also help with this and give you more information
about what is expected in a proposal. Prospective applicants
are generally advised to prepare a one- to two-page research
proposal that addresses the headings Project Title, Aims, Background
and Significance, and Methodology.
In addition,
applicants to a research degree in philosophy should provide
a writing sample of approximately 20 pages double-spaced.
STEP
3: Submit your proposal to the Graduate Convenor
Formal proposals
and writing sample, along with the prospective supervisor’s
name, should be directed to the Graduate Convener. If you are
applying for a scholarship it is advisable to do this well before
the closing date of 31 October.
STEP
4: Submit your application to the ANU
When
your application is ready to go, you can apply
online. Please note that in the 'search
for programs and awards' box you will need to choose 'award
type' (Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy) but leave
other criteria fields empty or 'all'. The screen following that
will ask you to choose the local area (eg, Faculty of Arts,
Research School of Social Sciences) in which you will be studying.
Your application
will need to include:
All of these
requirements are listed in the application form itself.
Applications
for admission without scholarship funding can be submitted at
any time, but we encourage you to time your application so that
you enrol with the majority of students in February/March.
Applications
for admission and scholarship will be considered only if they
are received prior to the relevant scholarship deadline.
STEP
5: Accepting your offer
If you are
successful in your application you will receive an offer of
a place at the ANU. For advice on how to accept this offer,
see the University's official
guide.
For
information on scholarships, funding, fees, admissions and enrolments,
visit Student
Administrative Services.
