Become an independent and highly sought-after researcher with a Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Creative Arts at Victoria University.PhD in Creative Arts program We offer an advanced research program for our doctoral degree in the arts, across our research focus areas. Conduct original research in an area of interest to you and of broader significance to VU, industry and the community. This research will inform your creative work. You will be assisted by an experienced research supervisory team. The PhD includes: producing a creative work informed by substantial research an accompanying analytical written component or exegesis (thesis by creative project) a component of required coursework, usually undertaken in the first year participation in both formal and informal learning opportunities. Our learning opportunities enable you to develop your research skills and other generic and transferable skills. You will also learn to be an effective communicator through the presentation and defence of your research in a wide variety of contexts such as: refereed academic outlets appropriate to your field (e.g. ranked journals, academic conferences, book chapters, monographs) public presentation to broader audiences. Research areas in creative arts Our PhD in Creative Arts will give you the opportunity to undertake advanced study in your chosen discipline, if you are a high-achieving graduate in: Arts Professional and Creative Writing Music Screen Media Creative Arts Marketing Communication. You’ll undertake a significant research (thesis) and creative project with the guidance of an academic supervisor, as well as coursework subjects in one of our main research programs: creative writing (fiction, poetry, plays, memoir, autobiography, creative non-fiction) visual arts (video, performance, installation) journalism (print, online) media arts (film, television, radio and digital media) Conducting your own research allows you to further explore an area of interest as well as contributing to your discipline. Careers PhD graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles in government or the public service, community and non-government organisations and media. Our graduates often go on to work in the following areas: academia journalism, writing or strategic communications arts administration and management government and policy work community sector professional roles creative arts. Course structure The PhD is a research based degree with a maximum duration of 4 years (full time) and 8 years (part time). As well as enrolling in Research Thesis units, Doctor of Philosophy students will be required to complete two coursework units, ROP8001 and ROP8002. Students who are post Confirmation of Candidature and who are progressing well may, with the approval of their supervisor, undertake ROP8003 Doctoral Industry Project Placement as a 0 credit point elective unit, to strengthen their connections to industry and build transferable professional skills. An average result of 70% is required in the compulsory coursework units in order to proceed to candidature confirmation. Ongoing progression is subject to policy and procedures for candidature management as per the VU HDR Policy.