Doctor of Philosophy - Fine Arts and Music (DR-PHILFAM)

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is an internationally recognised qualification in which candidates undertake research on a specific topic. Candidates develop expert specialised research and analytical skills and communicate the outcomes of their research in a thesis and through oral presentation. To be awarded the degree, candidates must demonstrate systemic and critical understanding of a substantial and complex body of knowledge at the forefront of their discipline and make an original and significant contribution to knowledge. 

The PhD prepares candidates for a range of careers where they can apply their research, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Except in the disciplines of Creative Arts Therapies, Music Psychology, Music Therapy and Musicology/Ethnomusicology, the thesis may be submitted as Creative Work and Dissertation. Any thesis submitted as Creative Work and Dissertation will be examined as an integrated whole.

The Faculty of Fine Arts and Music offers PhD programmes in the following disciplines:

At the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music:

• Composition
• Interactive Composition
• Jazz & Improvisation
• Music Performance
• Music Psychology
• Music Therapy
• Musicology/Ethnomusicology

At the Victorian College of the Arts

• Dance
• Design
• Film and Television
• Indigenous Arts and Culture
• Music Theatre
• Production
• Social Practice and Community Engagement
• Theatre
• Visual Art

Through the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music

• Creative Arts Therapies