Key information

Duration

Full-time: 36 months (3 to 4 years)
Part-time: 72 months (6 to 8 years)

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Eligible candidates can start their DocFA at any time of year. International students must enrol in the programme within 6 months of the unconditional offer.

Language

English

TOEFL iBT: 90 (or New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5

Credits

360 alternative credits; 120 points per year of full-time study

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Auckland, New Zealand

Disciplines

Fine Arts

Overview

Suitable for both experienced practitioners and emerging artists, the Doctor of Fine Arts involves both research and practice. You will be supervised by a committed team of professionally active, internationally recognised staff from Elam School of Fine Arts and, if appropriate, other schools/departments within the University of Auckland.

Features

The DocFA at University of Auckland is the highest-level university qualification in Fine Arts at the University of Auckland that is predominantly founded on studio-based practice.
Like the PhD, it is expected to be a contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. Candidates work on advanced-level research in a manner relevant to medium-based or post-medium practices throughout the course of the degree.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

On entry to the DocFA programme, you will be provisionally enrolled.
By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the DocFA programme, including developing a full research proposal for both the creative work and thesis.
After confirmation, you will continue to work on your research before submitting your thesis and creative work for examination after three years and within four years of your start date (full-time study). The creative work may be an exhibition, or other approved work. The examination process will include an oral exam.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA Required

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90 (or New TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
PTE Academic: 58
IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

Supervision and research requirements
Meeting our academic requirements does not guarantee entry.
You must demonstrate an ability to research independently, and possess a high level of theoretical understanding. Acceptance is subject to staff availability for supervision, and appropriate resources and facilities.
You must write an initial statement of research intent to demonstrate your research capability and experience.
All students must meet our English-language requirements as a condition of entry.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International (non-residents): 44,516 AUD / year (≈ 55,408 NZD / year)
Domestic (citizens or residents): 6,153 AUD / year (≈ 7,659 NZD / year)

Living costs

Auckland, New Zealand: 1,125–1,768 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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