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PhD in Creative Arts and Media
Course overview
| Qualification | Doctoral Degree (PhD) |
| Study mode | Full-time, Part-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | January, July |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 12,249 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 13,596 |
About
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Creative Arts and Media provides students with an opportunity to carry out interdisciplinary research at an advanced level. Graduates of this programme will be well-positioned to become leading figures in fields related to the School of Arts.
Programme Key Points
- Students may opt for a conceptual or research-creation path.
- The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their work through artistic or academic forms.
- Students may integrate creative arts practice and the creation of artworks or other artefacts as part of their research.
- The programme welcomes historical, theoretical or philosophical approaches along with analytical interpretative inquiry into the works and practices of the creative arts and media.
Admissions
Intakes
Fees
Tuition
- $ 12,249
- Local students
- $ 13,596
- Foreign students
Estimated cost as reported by the Institution.
Application
- $ 34
- Local students
- $ 158
- Foreign students
Student Visa
- $ 544
- Foreign students
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Entry Requirements
- A Master’s degree in the relevant field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
- Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis, as accepted by the University Senate; AND
- Interview: Candidates are to pass an interview conducted by a panel from the School of Arts. This is to assess the candidate’s communication abilities and interest in research.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
Curriculum
Module
The student is required to complete one taught module – Research Methods – before proceeding to the Proposal Defence. This core module introduces students to the fundamentals of academic research and methodologies at the postgraduate level to conduct an independent research project.
Class Schedule for Research Methods
This is an intensive course. Classes are spread over eight weeks (12 to 15 hours per week) for Full-time or Part-time students. These classes are followed by tutorials when the students conduct their research projects. Weekly schedules may vary from one year to another.
Thesis
During the course of their studies, the students will independently design and carry out an extensive research project with the assistance of the supervisor. The emphasis between theory and practice will vary according to the project. Students will develop significant research outcomes that are of national and international significance, and publicly disseminate these results to engage with the scholarly community.
Areas of Research
The school has a broad range of supervision expertise (not limited) to the following areas:
Digital Worlds and Media
Digital Humanities, VR, Digital Content Creation, Media Studies, Broadcasting, Social Media, New Media Creation.
Culture and Heritage
History of Cultures and Art, Crafts, Material Cultures, Music Traditions and Popular Music, Gender Studies, Southeast Asian Films, Sustainable Cultures, Eastern and Western Cultures.
Performance and Creation
Music and Theatre Performance, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, Fine Art.
Cities
History of the City and Urbanisation, Architecture, Cities in the South and Southeast Region, Cities in the West, Liveable Cities, Green Cities, Smart Cities, Touristic Cities.