Overview

The Doctor of Creative Arts at the University of Wollongong is a challenging intellectual experience where you will produce a substantial body of work supported by a written exegesis of approximately 30,000 words. There is an integral relationship between creative work and exegesis.

Key facts

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 DCA is practice-based; you will make a significant contribution to both your creative discipline and the area of inquiry within which the work is located.

DCA candidates are also expected to actively contribute to the research culture of the University. You will be invited to participate in lectures and workshops on creative arts research practices and other relevant topics.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-09 00:00:00 , International

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Higher Degree Research (HDR) applications can be submitted online at any time.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

98

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

7

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Credits

192 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wollongong, Australia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Liberal Arts View 10 other PhDs in Visual Arts in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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98

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69

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7

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General requirements

CRICOS: 087688K

An Honours Bachelor degree of at least 4 years' duration in an appropriate discipline at Class II, Division 1, or higher (or its equivalent) and demonstrated evidence of high artistic attainment.

Examples of high artistic attainment include publication or professional dissemination of work; grants, fellowships and prizes; critical acclaim; a track record of sustained high level professional activity; and various indicators relevant to the specific discipline.

In some circumstances, students may be required to commence their enrolment in the Master of Philosophy and seek transfer to the DCA when, and if, they achieve a suitable standard.

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Tuition Fees

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35760 AUD / year

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Wollongong

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1600 - 2200 AUD / month

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