Master of Fine Arts (MR-FA) // Course structure

Course structure

A candidate will have appropriately experienced supervisors and an Advisory Committee who, in consultation with the candidate, arranges a course of supervised research designed to suit the individual requirements and interests of the candidacy.

Coursework Component

Candidates are required to complete FINA90002 Research Methods normally in the first semester of their enrolment.

Candidates participate in regular seminars.

Thesis Submission

Candidates submit a written thesis of approximately 30,000 to 40,000 words or a thesis comprising a combination of creative work and written component to the equivalent of 40,000 words. The written component must be of at least 25% (10,000 words) of the final submission.

Candidates who have submitted a thesis consisting of creative work, where the creative work is not bound together with the written component (eg exhibition, performance, poetry, screenplay, novel), shall state: "Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Fine Arts (by creative work and written component)".

Candidates who have submitted a thesis consisting of creative work, where the creative work is bound together with the written component (eg poetry, screenplay, novel), shall state: "Submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Fine Arts (by creative work and written component)".

For a fully written thesis, the statement must read, “Submitted in total fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of Master of Fine Arts (Written Thesis)”.

Last updated: 30 October 2023