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PhD of Creative Arts
Federation University Australia
- Ballarat, Australia
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A degree-completion programme awarded by Yorkville University for graduates of a Toronto Film School creative-arts diploma.
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
- Demonstrate understanding of Creative Arts
- Develop creative work using appropriate techniques and tools
- Critique projects using discipline-relevant artistic and professional criteria
- Present and document creative processes and outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Production executive
- Producer
- Studio head
- Casting director
- Talent agent
- Executive producer
- Consultant
- Development executive
- Creative director
Curriculum
- Degree-completion study on top of a creative-arts diploma. Twelve core courses include Creative Arts in Ethical and Legal Context
- Managing Projects in the Creative Arts
- Financial Leadership
- Entrepreneurship and the Creative Arts
- and two Graduating Projects. General-education courses
- Such as design thinking and psychology of creativity
- Make up the rest
- With four electives.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Undergraduate degree with an honours year (minimum second class upper division) including a thesis
- Or a masters by research with a thesis
- Or honours equivalence (https://federation.edu.au/research/graduate-research-school/prospective-students/check-your-eligibility/english-language-proficiency-requirements-for-overseas-applicants).
Accepted academic background
Undergraduate degree with an honours year (minimum second class upper division) including a thesis, Or a masters by research with a thesis, Or honours equivalence (https://federation.edu.au/research/graduate-research-school/prospective-students/check-your-eligibility/english-language-proficiency-requirements-for-overseas-applicants).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL iBT 92-93 (writing 22)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Research Proposal.
How to apply
- Check honours or research-master entry
- English (IELTS 6.5
- No band below 6. And find a supervisor. Apply at any time through StudyLink or a Federation agent. Upload a 250-word project summary
- Transcripts
- Thesis abstract or honours-equivalence statement
- Publications list
- Two referee reports
- Passport
- English test and a statement of study purpose. Accept the offer and pay the fee deposit via Flywire. Receive the Confirmation of Enrolment and apply for the student visa with OSHC.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,400 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $25 AUD |
| Deposit | $1,000 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | Mt Helen Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Graduate Research School |
| Department | Graduate Research School |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 192 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
15 Dec 2026
31 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 15 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,400 AUD per year. The application fee is $25 AUD. The deposit is $1,000 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0), TOEFL iBT 92-93 (writing 22).