Program Overview

Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts is a research-based degree that enables students to uncover new knowledge and develop practical solutions for real-world problems. This degree is designed for students who wish to pursue a career in research and academia, and is available to both domestic and international students.

Admission Criteria

To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts, applicants must 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's degree or bachelor's degree with first or upper second-class honors.

English Requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below:

• Writing: 7.0
• Speaking: 6.0
• Reading: 7.0
• Listening: 6.5
• Overall band score: 6.5

Fees and Scholarships

Fee information is not available for this course at this time. However, students may be eligible for scholarships or financial assistance to support their studies.

Location

The Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts is offered at the Curtin Perth campus.

How to Apply

To apply for the Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts, please review the information on how to apply for the campus of your choice. Each campus has different application deadlines, so be sure to check the application deadlines page for further information.

Professional Recognition and Accreditation

Depending on the area of specialty, graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts may be eligible for membership of various professional organizations upon graduation.

What You'll Learn

The Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts will enable students to:

• 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, analyze, theorize and communicate research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge and/or professional practice

Research Areas

The Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts is available in a range of research areas, including:

• Media, Culture and Creative Arts
• Humanities
• Science

Duration

The Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts is a four-year full-time or equivalent part-time study program.

CRICOS Code

The CRICOS code for the Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts is G.

Curtin Course Code

The Curtin course code for the Doctor of Philosophy - Media, Culture and Creative Arts is DR-MCARTS.

Last Updated

The information on this page was last updated on 12 May 2025.