It provides access to China's library sources in combination with Western academic tradition. The degree is most valuable for people without sufficient writing skills in English to write a PhD thesis in that language but who wish to pursue an academic career, a career in research, or an advanced level of professional practice in the area of China studies. Fees Under current policies, Australian-resident candidates commencing a UTS doctoral course in 2001 will be exempt from HECS payments for studies completed in the minimum time. In all cases, annual student union fees are payable. Scholarships Local students Scholarships are available for full-time local students.
All scholarships are competitive.
For further information contact the University Scholarships Officer at the University Graduate School. International students Scholarships are also available for international students although they are very limited. For further information on available scholarships, contact your nearest Australian Education Centre or Australian Embassy. Scholarship information is also available from the UTS International Programs Office. International students need to take account of the particular lodgment requirements of the scholarship for which they are applying.