Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)

The Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts) is for candidates with an excellent creative arts academic research background, or equivalent high-level professional experience.

This course is a challenging intellectual experience designed for students with a high level of professional and scholarly maturity. You may pursue purely scholarly research or a combination of creative practice and scholarly research. Research strengths in creative practice include Music, Theatre, Performance, Creative Writing, Visual Arts, Digital Media and Design. Applications from all these disciplines are encouraged, as well as any projects working in interdisciplinary forms.

The degree involves the submission of a research thesis comprising a combination of creative and scholarly outputs. The exact make-up of the submission is determined by the nature of the research project, but in all cases represents a substantial and publishable result of sustained engagement with creative arts practice and knowledge.

You will attend lectures and workshops on creative arts research practices and other relevant topics. PhD candidates are also expected to actively contribute to the research culture of the University.

Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher; Research Masters with at least 2/3rd of the degree comprising a thesis. UOW Masters of Research with WAM70+; Coursework Masters with a substantial thesis and WAM75+ or GPA 3.2 out of 4. Other forms of research experience will also be considered.

Doctor of Philosophy
Applicants wishing to apply by a combination of thesis and creative work should demonstrate that both their academic and artistic background equates with the above minimum standard. In some circumstances, students may be required to commence their enrolment in the Master of Philosophy and seek transfer to the PhD when and if they achieve a suitable standard.

English Requirements

IELTS Academic Overall Score of 7.0, reading 6.5, writing 6.5, listening 6.5, speaking 6.5; TOEFL (Internet-based) score of 98, reading 22, writing 22, listening 19, speaking 19; PTE Academic overall score of 69 Reading & Writing 69, Speaking & Listening 62