Doctor of Philosophy for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Why study Doctor of Philosophy?

Principal areas of research include fine arts/visual arts, design, multimedia and digital arts, and the theory of art and design. Candidates can undertake the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in two modes:

  • By studio research: Students develop a studio research project, with individual supervision, resulting in a body of work examined by exhibition. The material includes a written exegesis (critical explanation of the body of work) of about 30,000 words and a photographic record of the student's visual or creative work. Students must also complete a sequence of three units (research methods, theory workshop and documentation studies), which will guide them through the discursive and documentary dimensions of their project. The final examination is usually an exhibition of visual work accompanied by the written exegesis. The works in the exhibition will not only be new but will also result in a doctoral-level contribution that has substantial cultural significance.
  • By thesis: Students develop a written proposal that outlines their proposed project, places the research within the context of the scholarly literature and outlines the proposed methodology. Students will be examined by thesis only. The thesis, of no more than 100,000 words, is expected to make a substantial contribution to knowledge in the chosen area of research.

Entry requirements

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Duration

4 years full-time
8 years part-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)
Commonwealth supported place not offered for this course.

Research Training Scheme (RTS)
RTS places are available to Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time, part-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time, part-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Course code: 1322

CRICOS code: 037830A

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Telephone +61 3 9903 1517, email artdes-postgrad@monash.edu or visit http://www.artdes.monash.edu.au.

Entry requirements

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Duration

4 years full-time

Fees for 2013

Fees are subject to change annually.

International fee per 48 credit points
48 credit points represents a standard full-time course load for a year
$ 26,620 AUD

From 1 January 2012 all students pay a Student Services and Amenities fee each calendar year.

Intakes

Throughout the year

Attendances

  • On-campus at Caulfield: full-time
  • On-campus at Gippsland: full-time
  • Off-campus: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Course code: 1322

CRICOS code: 037830A

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   For enquiries contact the Monash University Institute for Graduate Research
Telephone: +61 3 9905 1538
Email: research.degrees@monash.edu

Admissions information for domestic students

Entry requirements

Minimum entrance requirements

The PhD is a university award administered by the Monash Research Graduate School Committee. For either mode, the minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are: a bachelors degree (at least four years of full-time study), which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class I or IIA level; or a course leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a level rated by the faculty as equivalent to an honours class I or IIA; or a masters degree that entailed work, normally including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an honours degree.

Under exceptional circumstances, the Research Graduate School Committee may accept candidates with a degree of a lower grade than honours IIA if they have demonstrated an ability to undertake research at the PhD level: for example by producing evidence of quality work that can be reported on by a referee, or by producing proof of relevant professional experience at a high level.

Application for the studio research PhD must be accompanied by 12 - 20 images of recent original work clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

The PhD is a university award administered by the Monash Research Graduate School Committee. For either mode, the minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are: a bachelors degree (at least four years of full-time study), which normally includes a research component in the fourth year, leading to an honours degree class I or IIA level; or a course leading to a masters preliminary qualification at a level rated by the faculty as equivalent to an honours class I or IIA; or a masters degree that entailed work, normally including a significant research component, at least equivalent to an honours degree.

Under exceptional circumstances, the Research Graduate School Committee may accept candidates with a degree of a lower grade than honours IIA if they have demonstrated an ability to undertake research at the PhD level: for example by producing evidence of quality work that can be reported on by a referee, or by producing proof of relevant professional experience at a high level.

Application for the studio research PhD must be accompanied by 12 - 20 images of recent original work clearly numbered with a corresponding list of details attached.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL 577 with a TWE of 5; or a computer-based TOEFL 233 with an Essay Rating (ER) of 5

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Applications

Semester one (March)

Applications for this course are submitted via the research degree and scholarship online application form.

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Enrolment obligation

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than 25% of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students cannot enrol exclusively in distance and/or online learning study in any compulsory study period. See standard 9.4 of The National Code 2007.