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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Doctor of Cultural Research (DCR)

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Cultural Research is designed to produce future professional leaders in a range of industry settings where culture is an important dimension of the typical issues and problems faced in that workplace or organisation.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Doctor of Cultural Research is designed to produce future professional leaders in a range of industry settings where culture is an important dimension of the typical issues and problems faced in that workplace or organisation.

Study locations

Bankstown

Campbelltown

Hawkesbury

Parramatta City

Parramatta South

Penrith

Career pathways

As a Doctor of Cultural Research graduate, you will find career opportunities in:

  • Academia

  • Policy analysis, research and development

  • Industry consulting

  • Creative and cultural industries

University Researcher

As a researcher at a university, you will undertake world-class research in your area of expertise. You will uncover new knowledge and make a lasting impact in your field of research. Many academic researchers also work as lecturers at their university.

University Lecturer

As a lecturer at a university, you will prepare and deliver subjects in your area of expertise. You will teach students from a wide range of backgrounds and help to further their education in their chosen field. Many university lecturers also combine their work with academic research.

Policy Advisor

As a policy advisor, you will help to provide strategic direction and influence in settings such as government, industry or academia. You will form partnerships, prepare advisory papers and make recommendations to various stakeholders.

Industry Consultant

As an industry consultant, you will have an important role in working to identify problems, develop solutions, improve growth and maximise efficiency in an organisation. You will act as a liaison between management, support staff and other stakeholders to look for areas of improvement and evaluate performance.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Western Sydney University.
88.6%
Overall satisfaction
84.1%
Skill scale
81.8%
Teaching scale
50%
Employed full-time