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This Doctor of Philosophy course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
A minimum of three years and a maximum of four years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of no less than 20,000 words, plus a studio portfolio examined by exhibition.
Career opportunities are available within the Visual Arts industry sector as professionals in the chosen field of expertise. Additionally, related fields such as public and commercial gallery curating, teaching and arts administration may also be available.
A PhD is a transferrable qualification that has application (depending on the nature of the research) to government, industry, commerce and independent research centre employment.
HDR candidates are expected to commit at least 38 hours per week for full time or 19 hours per week for part-time, of study and research, on average over the life of their degree.
To be eligible for admission as a Candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy a person must:
Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0; or equivalent
All applicants must attend an interview to present and discuss their research proposal and submit a portfolio of recently undertaken artworks for scrutiny by the interview panel.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: AU0
$22,680 tuition fee
If you're offered a Full Fee-Paying place, your fees are not subsidised by the Australian Government, and you contribute the full cost of your course. Tuition fees are based on the course annual fee for 1 EFTSL (120 credit points). For 0.5 EFTSL (60 credit point) courses, the certificate fee is displayed.
Fees are adjusted on an annual basis and the indicative amount should be used as a guide only. It is based on a typical enrolment for a student undertaking the first year of study in this course. Total cost will vary depending on your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and any approved credit you receive.
You will also need to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students undertaking a higher degree by research may be eligible to receive a Research Training Program (RTP) funded place.
Our scholarships and grants can help with your study costs. Explore our scholarships to find an opportunity that's right for you.
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You will also need frequent access to a reliable high-speed internet connection. You should expect to use approximately 5GB of data each month, per unit, just for study use.
For further information, visit the Minimum IT requirements for studying online webpage.
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All information contained in this course overview including the availability of courses and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any course, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
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Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909