Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an essential prerequisite for research and academic careers in most disciplines.

Campus

Townsville, Cairns

Start dates

January, July

Duration

4 years full time
Part time available

Study mode

On campus, Off campus

Course overview

The Doctor of Philosophy is a program of supervised original research. It culminates in the submission of a thesis that demonstrates the ability for critical analysis and research that makes a significant and original contribution to the knowledge and understanding of the field of study.

JCU research areas include:

Audio visual studies
Communication and media
Journalism
Fine arts
Graphic design
Music
Performing arts
Photography
Visual arts
Interactive media
Design-led innovation
Service and Experience Design

This is a four-year full-time program offered either on campus at JCU’s Townsville and Cairns campuses or off campus.

The off-campus option requires some attendance on campus for confirmation and exit seminars, and at least three weeks per year for consultation with the supervisor. This program is also available part time.

Your research topic

Applicants need to discuss their proposed research topic with an appropriate research advisor. To identify an appropriate advisor, use the Find an Advisor service from the Graduate Research School.

How to apply

Visit the Graduate Research School Prospective Students website for more information, and then:

Apply now through the Online Application Portal. Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Pathway into course

Handbook

Doctor of Philosophy (Creative Arts)

Handbook year	2019
Course code	111002
Course type	Doctorate by Research (AQF level 10)
Division	Division of Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Requirements for admission can be found at HDR Degree Requirements
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

EFTSL to complete (equivalent full-time student load)

4 EFTSL

Course learning outcomes

Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will have:

Knowledge

A substantial body of knowledge at the frontier of a field of work or learning, including knowledge that constitutes an original contribution
Substantial knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning.

Skills

Cognitive skills to demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that theory and practice
Cognitive skills and use of intellectual independence to think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge
Expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning
Communication skills to explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions
Communication skills to present cogently a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards and to communicate results to peers and the community
Expert skills to design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice.

Graduates of a Doctoral Degree will demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills:

With intellectual independence
With initiative and creativity in new situations and/or for further learning
With full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs
To plan and execute original research
With the ongoing capacity to generate new knowledge, including in the context of professional practice.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

RD7001:03 Planning the Research: Doctoral Candidates

RD7002:03 Situating the Research: Doctoral Candidates

RD7003:03 Professional Development: Doctoral Candidates

PI7010:00 Doctor of Philosophy Research Thesis (Creative Arts)

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns
Townsville

Candidature

Expected time to complete	4 years full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	8.5 years
Maximum leave of absence	6 months

Progression

Supervising body	Research Education Sub-Committee (RESC)
Confirmation of candidature	See HDR Degree Requirements
Supervision	See HDR Degree Requirements
Progression	See HDR Degree Requirements
Subsumption of coursework subjects	Subsumption permitted
Maximum credit points of coursework subjects	21 credit points of non-core coursework subjects
Allowed coursework subjects	As approved by the Dean, Graduate Research School

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	A person admitted to candidature on the basis of previous enrolment in a research Masters degree relevant to the proposed Doctoral program, may be given advanced standing for work towards the Masters degree. In exceptional cases advanced standing may be given to a candidate for relevant research work undertaken at another university.
Maximum allowed	The amount of advanced standing to be awarded shall be determined by the RESC on the recommendation of the Head of the School.
Other restrictions	The University will not normally accept a candidate who has been enrolled at another institution for more than two years (full-time equivalent) or release a candidate who has been enrolled for more than two years (full-time equivalent).

Award Details

Award title	DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Approved abbreviation	PhD
Inclusion of field of research on testamur	The field of research shall not appear on the testamur.
Exit with a lesser award	After examination of the thesis, and subject to the requirements under HDR Degree Requirements, the RESC may approve the degree be not awarded but that the candidate be awarded an appropriate Masters degree.

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