Doctor of Philosophy (Theatre Performance) for 2013

At a glance

2013 Handbook entry 

Why study Doctor of Philosophy (Theatre Performance)?

With a focus on strengthening the nexus between theory and practice, this course meets the growing demand from students and industry professionals for study and research options that focus on performance practice.

The course aims to equip students with a sophisticated understanding of the real world application of their research. It appeals to a broad range of candidates including theatre professionals, practitioners, educators, honours students and those who want to advance their knowledge and skills in areas such as:

  • creating performance work for professional production
  • understanding the mechanics of performance making and theatrical production and
  • exploring methodologies of practice as research in performance (an area recognised as cutting edge in international theatre and performance studies).

Monash is well positioned to offer specialist supervision in a wide range of practices including directing, theatre making and dramatic writing. We can also offer experienced supervision in delivering appropriate outcomes.

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for domestic students

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 Clayton: full-time, part-time

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 4066

CRICOS code: 069111A

Find out more

Enquire now   Apply now   Entry requirements   Arts HDR Admissions
Email: Arts.Research.Degree@monash.edu

Entry requirements

View entry requirements and applications for international students

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
$ 26,500 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 Clayton: full-time

Faculty

Faculty of Arts

Course code: 4066

CRICOS code: 069111A

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

Admission to the PhD (Theatre Performance) will require one of the following qualifications in Theatre, Performing Arts or a related discipline as well as substantial documented professional experience in the field:

  • a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year) or
  • an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of H2A or above or
  • an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of H2A or above or
  • an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above or
  • a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above (a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with substantial professional experience in the field).

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 made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Admissions information for international students

Entry requirements

International entry requirements

Admission to the PhD (Theatre Performance) will require one of the following qualifications in Theatre, Performing Arts or a related discipline as well as substantial documented professional experience in the field:

  • a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year) or
  • an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with an overall result of H2A or above or
  • an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of H2A or above or
  • an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above or
  • a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above (a minimum of a Bachelor's degree with substantial professional experience in the field)

Please note English proficiency requirements must be met.

English requirements for international students

IELTS 7.0, with a minimum score of 7 for the writing module, and at least 6 for other individual bands, or TOEFL 600, TWE 5.0

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 made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

Semester two (July)

Applications for this course can be accepted at anytime.

Applications for this course are made directly to the Faculty. Contact information can be found by visiting the Monash faculties website

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.