Program summary

Program title: Doctor of Creative Arts
Award abbreviation: DCA
Degree type: higher degree by research
Study mode: internal or external
Duration: 3 years expected, 4 years maximum full-time; 6 years expected, 8 years maximum part-time
Commence: students can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Fee type 2011: domestic higher degree by research places, international fee-paying places
USC program code: AR911
CRICOS code: 041914G

The Doctor of Creative Arts is a research higher degree designed for professionals such as academics, writers, producers or art directors with existing industry experience, who wish to further their critical and theoretically informed research capacity.

Research areas

This program is offered in the areas of:

• Creative Writing
• Design (New-Media)

For more information, refer to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences research areas.

Admission requirements

Candidates for the award of Doctor of Creative Arts are normally required to hold a master level degree or a bachelors degree with at least Honours Class 2 Division I from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a bachelors degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least Honours Class 2 Division I may also be considered.

In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Research Degrees Committee.

International students need to refer to the University’s English language requirements.

Program structure

The Doctor of Creative Arts is awarded for an original and significant contribution of merit achieved through a program of advanced research and study in a branch of learning in the creative arts, carried out under supervision.

As a candidate, you are required to produce one or more highly original creative arts products, together with an exegesis. The creative arts product/s and exegesis are judged by independent experts applying accepted contemporary international standards. You may be required to undertake activities, such as specified courses, seminars or reading activities, in addition to and as a support for the production of the creative arts product/s and exegesis. Where such activities are required, they shall be specified as a condition of candidature by the Committee and undertaken under the direction of the relevant Dean. The Dean is required to advise the Committee that the additional requirements have been satisfactorily completed.

Program requirements and notes

1. Prospective applicants wishing to undertake a Doctor of Creative Arts will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
2. For further information, refer to the Doctoral Degrees - Governing Policy.
3. Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
4. Refer to the research areas for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
5. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
6. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa.

Enrolment and Fees

1. In any semester, full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL. **
2. In any semester, part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL. **
3. The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date.
4. Candidates pay full tuition fees. For selected students these fees are covered by the Research Training Scheme. These scholarships are allocated by faculties, in consultation with the Research Degrees Committee.

** EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL.

Enquiries

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Dr Peter Innes
Faculty Research Coordinator
Tel: +61 7 5459 4802
Fax: +61 7 5430 2880
Email: pinnes@usc.edu.au

Teaching and Research Services
Research Training Officer
Tel: +61 7 5459 4526
Fax: +61 7 5430 1177
Email: lkroker@usc.edu.au

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