Master Of Creative Arts - Research

Overview
The Master of Creative Arts – Research is a course for high level creative arts practitioners who wish to extend their practice within a scholarly context and whose work is at a standard beyond that required for the Pass Masters (MCA) but who do not possess the requirements for entry to the Doctoral program. It normally consists of two 12 credit point coursework subjects plus a major presentation. In some cases, it may be possible to transfer to the Doctor of Creative Arts after a suitable period of study (normally at least the equivalent of nine months of full-time enrolment).

It may be possible for individuals with appropriate expertise to undertake studies that involve more than one discipline area. Interested applicants should contact the Faculty's Professional Officer.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Applicants should hold an appropriate Bachelor degree with Honours Class II, Division 1, or higher (or its equivalent) and be able to demonstrate evidence of strong artistic attainment/ potential. Examples of artistic attainment and potential include publication or professional dissemination of work; grants, fellowships and prizes; high level professional activity; and various indicators relevant to the specific discipline.

Advanced Standing
Applicants who have completed other relevant qualifications deemed to be equivalent may be granted advanced standing for one or both of the 12 credit point coursework subjects.

Course Requirements
Students are required to complete 72 credit points of 900 level subjects consisting of two 12 credit point coursework subjects plus a 48 credit point major presentation (thesis).

Course Program