About the course

The Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA) is for students with a high level of professional experience in creative practice who wish to extend their art form within a scholarly context.

　　The DCA 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 the exegesis. 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.

　　You will attend lectures and workshops on creative arts research practices and other relevant topics. DCA candidates are also expected to actively contribute to the research culture of the University. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (February), 2024	Wollongong
Spring (July), 2024	Wollongong
Autumn (March), 2025	Wollongong
Spring (July), 2025	Wollongong
Autumn (February), 2026	Wollongong
Spring (July), 2026	Wollongong

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Wollongong

All Official Transcripts. Bachelors Degree is Required. IELTS - 7.0, TOEFL IBT - 100. Honours degree with 2nd class Division 1 or higher, Research Masters with at least ⅔ 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.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 98.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Wollongong. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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