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Gain expertise in a specialised area of creativity
Pursue an advanced research project in an area of drama, screen, digital media, or creative writing and engage in innovative creative practices that expand our experience and knowledge of the cultural and social world.
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification or hold a the Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education or closely related qualification. In addition, applicants must also have no less than two years’ work experience in an organisation.
If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers. This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.
A PhD gained in Creative or Performing Arts at Flinders provides a wide range of skills valued in all types of organisations and careers. It will enhance your creative practice, analytical and communication skills, provide you with skills to quickly learn new concepts and adapt to change, and enhance your time management, organisation and resilience skills.
A PhD is a stepping stone to a career as an artist, a professional researcher in the public sector, think tanks, charities, universities, and private corporations. Individuals with PhDs in creative or performing arts are highly sought after for various professions in public and private organisations and have found roles in writing, the public service, consulting, advising, teaching and publishing.
Tuition Fee
AUD 38,100Application Fee
AUDWith our Academic English program, you can improve your ability to communicate in English and the skills you need for further academic study.
Recommended for successful year 11 international high school graduates looking to start their Australian education who need a preparation program for the skills needed for university study.
Developed by Flinders academics, our diplomas tailored to your next step are ideal if you do not meet academic or English language entry requirements for entry into your Flinders University destination degree.
Browse our Flinders University Academy course page to discover which course is right for you.
Consider which study area you wish to transition into through your destination degree.
Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.
Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.
The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.
If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.
You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.
If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.
All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.
Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:
Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:
You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.
File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.
If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.
Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.
The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.
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