Award Abbreviation: DCA
Degree Type: Higher degree by research program
Mode: Internal / External
Duration: 1½ years minimum, 4 years maximum full-time; 3 years minimum, 8 years maximum part-time
Commencement: Students can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Program Code: AR911
CRICOS Code: 041914G

Entry 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 second class honours Division 1 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 second class honours Division 1 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 Graduate Studies Sub-Committee.

Program Areas

This program is offered in the areas of:

• Creative Writing
• Design (New-Media)

Notes

1. Prospective applicants wishing to undertake an DCA will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
2. For further information, refer to the Rules for Higher Degrees by Research.
3. Refer to the research areas for the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

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.

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 Pam Dyer
Associate Dean
Tel: +61 7 5430 1242; Fax: +61 7 5430 2885; Email: dyer@usc.edu.au

Office of Learning Teaching and Research
Research Support Officer
Tel: +61 7 5459 4526; Fax: +61 7 5430 1111; Email: btoon@usc.edu.au