Duration: Full-time, 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines:
- Starting February 2027 — Apply before Nov 2026 (International) (estimated deadline for students from outside the European Economic Area)
Language: English (IELTS 7)
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Perth, Australia
Disciplines: Area & Cultural Studies, Creative Writing
Overview
As a doctoral research Media, Culture and Creative Arts degree candidate at Curtin University, you will uncover new knowledge either by the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
What you'll learn
- Demonstrate expert understanding of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and their practice
- Think critically, evaluate existing knowledge and ideas, undertake systematic investigation and reflect on theory and practice to generate original knowledge
- Apply expert creative, technical and professional skills to the field of work or learning
- Explain and critique theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions
- Present a complex investigation of originality or original research for external examination against international standards
- Communicate complex research concepts, plans and outcomes to the general community, peers and the national and international research community
- Design, implement, analyse, theorise and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- A higher degree by research differs from other postgraduate degrees in that at least two-thirds of the study programme must involve research.
- Although some coursework units may be required, the main part of your work will be in the form of a thesis written under the guidance of a supervisor and associate supervisor(s).
- Your thesis must, in the opinion of the examiners, be a substantial original contribution to the knowledge or understanding of any field through the discovery of new facts, the formulation of theories or the innovative reinterpretation of known data and established ideas.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- Applicants are required to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed research course. Generally, this may be a master degree or bachelor degree with first or upper second class honours.
- CRICOS: 043995G
- Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 36,400 AUD / year
Living costs
Perth, Australia: 1,328-2,367 AUD / month
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