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 CREA90001 Research Methods 1 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