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PhD of Art

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

A studio-based fine art degree exploring visual studies and creative practice.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Art and apply creative methods
  • Develop and critique original work
  • And communicate design or artistic intentions.

Career outcomes

  • Art Research Assistant
  • Program Coordinator
  • Project Assistant
  • Research and Policy Associate

Curriculum

  • The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 130 semester hours
  • Including Art and Design at Northeastern
  • Media Art
  • Culture
  • And Social Justice
  • Elements of Visual Composition
  • Representational Drawing
  • Abstract Drawing
  • Making with Form and Materials
  • Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor (research component
  • Distinction average) or a master degree with research component (distinction average)
  • Or equivalent evidence
  • Research proposal and supervisor required.

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor or master degree with research component.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Degree certificates
  • Academic transcripts
  • Passport copy
  • English proficiency evidence
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research proposal
  • Academic references
  • Supervisor information when required.

How to apply

  1. Check entry requirements and find a research project and two supervisors. Apply online through RMIT's Application Portal (no application fee for research degrees). Intake is continuous
  2. With scholarship closing dates. Upload transcripts
  3. Certificates
  4. English test evidence and a research proposal naming two supervisors. Supervisor agreement or interview as required. Accept the offer and pay the deposit stated in the offer letter (may include OSHC). Get the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for a student visa (subclass 500) with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year$39,360 AUD
Application fee$100 AUD
Deposit$5,000 AUD

Program details

CampusMelbourne City
Faculty or schoolCollege of Design and Social Context
DepartmentDepartment of Creative Arts and Media
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value288
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3 years
Scholarship noteRoyal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT University) may offer institutional, Merit-based, Departmental, Or international student scholarships to eligible applicants. Award value, Eligibility, And deadlines vary by program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.