Doctor of Philosophy, Australian National Centre for the Public Awareness of Science

The Australian National University provides PhD candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As a PhD candidate you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

A PhD in science communication is an essential pathway for candidates pursuing an academic career in this discipline. In addition, a well-crafted PhD can provide a significant stepping stone to other areas of employment such as communication analysis, policy development, and industry.

Here at CPAS, we invite applications from suitably qualified candidates (details below) who are interested in undertaking PhD in Science Communication across a range of themes and topics including, but not limited to:

• Climate change communication
• Science, media and the public
• Intersections between science and art (artistic research)
• Ethics of science communication
• Intersectional issues in STEM (with a focus on gender)
• Communicating about health issues
• Science and Technology Studies (STS)
• Rhetoric of science
• Intersection of environmental science, policy and politics
• Popular entertainment and culture
• Knowledge co-production

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

Admission to a Doctor of Philosophy is also subject to supervisory capacity, availability of appropriate infrastructure and resources, and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.

Applicants must:

1. Present a relevant Bachelor Honours degree or international equivalent

2. Have the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.

3. Provide:

4. All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students

Employment Opportunities

Research, Universities, public policy, and/or multi-media.