Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA)

Western Sydney University

Australia, Sydney

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Western Sydney University

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Professional Doctorate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

050308K

Campuses

Penrith

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines5-Jan-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Next Intake 5-Jan-2026

Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA)

About

Candidates are required to undertake the development of a body of original creative work within their chosen discipline. This must be supported by a written exegesis explaining the contextual and theoretical underpinning of the creative work.

The type of creative work eligible for submission covers a range of discipline areas including:

Communication
Dance
Electronic arts
Music and sound arts
Theatre
Visual arts
Writing

You will be expected to participate in research training and development activities, contribute to the research culture at Western, and maintain a professional profile of high standard during your candidature.

As part of your research training, you will also be encouraged to publish or present your work to the public and contribute to policy and planning debates in your area of expertise.

Note: Applications for research programs are accepted at any time with successful candidates commencing on a quarterly intake basis.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Successful completion of a recognised**Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian degree

English Program Requirements

All international students must have a good command of written and spoken English.

If your first language is English or if you can provide satisfactory evidence that English was the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies (secondary or tertiary studies completed within 2 years at the time of your commencement at Western Sydney University), you may be considered as meeting the requirement of proficiency in English.

If English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies, you are required to demonstrate your proficiency in the English language by achieving a prescribed level in an approved English examination or test before you can receive a full offer of a place.