MFA in Dance in Southbank Australia | The University of Melbourne

The Master of Fine Arts program is designed to empower qualified individuals by fostering their research capabilities, honing expertise in their artistic discipline, and advancing contemporary art theory and cultural understanding. Through rigorous coursework and personalized mentorship, students achieve artistic and intellectual distinction while cultivating leadership skills within a global learning environment. Earning this degree demonstrates completion of an original, in-depth research project conducted under expert academic guidance within a structured research setting. Students present either a written thesis of 30,000-40,000 words or a combined creative/written submission totaling 40,000 words, with the written portion constituting at least 25% (10,000 words) of the final work. Creative components may include performances, exhibitions, literary works, designs, films, digital media, or other innovative formats, contingent upon faculty resources. All creative output must be thoroughly documented, with either the documentation or original work accompanying the written analysis.