Australian Catholic University

Course Details

Doctor of philosophy in Arts

Course Description

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is awarded for high-level research and, as such, it is expected that candidates will make a contribution to knowledge in their chosen field. A PhD may be undertaken by three different means: 1. Traditional PhD: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a c. 100,000 word thesis. 2. PhD by Publication: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of the submission of a thesis (c. 50,000 words) containing a number of papers written up as journal articles. 3. PhD by Creative Project: A PhD candidate’s work is assessed on the basis of a thesis and a project, including but not limited to: a durable record of performance, exhibition of visual arts, writing, design, film, multimedia, CD, DVD, software program or other creative works.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
3year

Career outcomes

Career in related field.

Doctor of philosophy in Arts Australian Catholic University