Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA)

    Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA)

    Duration3 year(s)
    Next IntakeJune 22, 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.

    IELTS (Academic version)

    6.5 overall score
    Minimum 6.0 in each subtest

    TOEFL Internet-based score

    Total score 82
    Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13

    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic

    58 overall
    No communication skills less than 50

    Career

    Career Opportunities

    As a Doctor of Creative Arts graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

    • Academia
    • Professional arts
    • Creative industries
    • Education and history

    Fee Information

    Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA)

    Western Sydney University

    Western Sydney University

    Australia

    Australia, Sydney