Postgraduate Studies
At the Institute for Culture and Society (ICS), we cultivate a vibrant intellectual culture that thrives on rigorous research, scholarly debate and collaboration with communities, deeply attuned to the needs of society, government, and industry. Our doctoral and postgraduate programs have a strong reputation for academic excellence in pursuit of local and global contributions. Our community of doctoral scholars spans 19 countries, creating a rich tapestry of global research perspectives.
Study With Us
Postgraduate candidates are housed at ICS, and can enrol in one of the following postgraduate research degrees:
Students are not limited to producing a written thesis: they may produce a creative work alongside an exegesis, or may submit a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by Publication.
In 2025, under the direction of A/P Malini Sur, the ICS HDR curriculum will operate across five axes: day-long HDR seminars and workshops, riverwalking seminars, masterclasses, the Key Concepts and Thinkers lecture series, and a co-funded symposium in collaboration with the University of Sydney. In the past, these key events have been structured around questions relating to theory, empirics and the dissertation writing process. Participating in our ICS events and activities provides opportunities for postgraduate research students to join a space where colleagues dedicate their time and attention to discussing research and ideas.
Serious prospective candidates are requested to submit a well-formulated proposal with a short Expression of Interest (EOI), resume and writing sample (5000 words) to the HDR/T Director A/P Malini Sur.
We request that you reach out to potential supervisors before submitting your proposal.
Our Key People
Director - Higher Degree Research (HDR) and Teaching (Doctoral Studies) Email: m.sur@westernsydney.edu.au | Senior Institute Administrative Officer (HDR Support) Email: t.dubey@westernsydney.edu.au Phone: (02) 9685 9680 |
Additional information for prospective candidates
- For WSU postgraduate course details, please click here(Opens in a new window).
- For WSU funded scholarships, please click here(Opens in a new window).
- For available ICS supervisors, please click here(Opens in a new window).
- For queries about the admissions process, please click here(Opens in a new window).
- If you have secured admission, please reach out to Ms Tulika Dubey(Opens in a new window) for more information.
