Doctor of Philosophy - Creative Arts
Murdoch University, Perth, WA, Australia
About this program
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Creative Arts gives a candidate the opportunity to pursue an original creative or practice-based research project in depth, under the guidance of a supervisor, producing a thesis or exegesis of no more than 100,000 words that makes a significant, original contribution to the field. Candidates develop independent research skills, including the ability to formulate a project, apply appropriate creative and methodological approaches, and situate the work within the broader creative arts discipline, while working with academics and creative practitioners and attending relevant conferences. Creative arts and performing arts fields are largely absent from Australia's skilled occupation lists, so this qualification is a weaker standalone migration path and is better suited to candidates pursuing an academic, creative, or practice-based career rather than a defined visa nomination route. The course is delivered by Murdoch University in Western Australia.
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Course structure
- There is no unit-based curriculum. Candidates complete an independent research project under academic supervision
- with milestones including a research proposal
- confirmation of candidature
- an annual progress review
- and submission of a thesis of up to 100
- 000 words for examination by external experts
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), an applicant must: * have a Bachelor Degree with at least a 2A Honours (AQF level 8); or * have a Masters Degree (AQF level 9) which incorporates satisfactory research preparation equivalent to at least 12 credit points; or* be enrolled as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) candidate in the University (AQF level 9) and satisfy the Dean with evidence of the ability to complete a Doctoral Degree (Research) successfully (AQF level 10) within the enrolment period specified in the GRD regulations ;or* have a Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of substantive and significant scholarly or professional attainments providing satisfactory research preparation equivalent of AQF level 8 or 9.
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