Overview

Suitable research candidates will explore novel ideologies of research to contribute to the knowledge base of the creative disciplines.

The Creative Arts and Media doctoral programme from University of Wollongong develops advanced research skills to prepare graduates for a career in industry, academia and pathways that require systematic and critical analysis.

Career prospects

A Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts and Media) provides deep knowledge, skills, competency, and research capability in professions in the creative arts and media. You will be able to find career opportunities in numerous sectors including education, creative arts, media, and many more. Popular careers among computing and innovation PhD holders include:

Academician

Researcher

Senior Leadership at Creative Agency

Management in NGO

Curator

Self-Sustained for Professional Practice

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

Sociology

Media Studies

Cinema and Television studies

Digital Entertainment

Communications

Creative Industries

Digital Ethnography

Digital Art and Design

Visual and Spatial Communication

Screen Production

Creative Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

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More details

UOW Malaysia will submit your application to EMGS for e-VAL processing, which takes about 8 weeks. Late applications may result in deferment of the intake date.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Shah Alam, Malaysia

Disciplines

Digital Media Management of Creative Industries

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completion in Master’s Degree or equivalent in a related field

English Requirement

Local Student : Band 5 in MUET

International Student: Band 6.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 60 (IBT) or 8.5 (Essentials-Online) in TOEFL; or Cambridge English (169); or PTE Academic (59)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

21720 MYR / year

≈ 21720 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

16160 MYR / year

≈ 16160 MYR / year

Living costs

Shah Alam

Malaysia

1457 - 2035 MYR / month

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Career prospects

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Shah Alam

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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