Program summary

Program title: Master of Creative Arts
Award abbreviation: MCA
Degree type: higher degree by research
Study mode: internal, external
Duration: 1.5 years expected, 2 years maximum full-time; 3 years expected, 4 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: AR811
CRICOS code: 041913G

The Master of Creative Arts is a research higher degree for graduates wanting to enhance and specialise their studies or to change the focus of their existing knowledge and skills.

This program offers opportunities for you to develop specific knowledge and skills about the emerging creative industries, and to foster your intellectual capacities through critical, analytical, lateral and creative thinking.

Research areas

The areas offered in this program are:

• 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 Master of Creative Arts are normally required to hold a bachelors degree with at least Honours Class 2 Division II 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 II 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 Degree Committee.

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

Program structure

During candidature you undertake research for, and complete, the design, construction and presentation of original creative arts products, and a written exegesis of between 15,000 and 20,000 words.

The exegesis must be a critical, scholarly and reflective articulation of the creative work produced for the degree, and must explain how that creative work relates to the development of knowledge and understanding in the creative tradition of which it is a part.

Program requirements and notes

1. Prospective applicants wishing to undertake a Master 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 Research Masters 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
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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