PhD (Drama) in Callaghan Australia | The University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle | Callaghan Australia
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD 34,650
(c. USD24,720.94)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The University of Newcastle's Creative and Performing Arts program bridges multiple disciplines, encompassing theater, visual arts, digital media, and innovative combinations of these artistic fields. Recognized for excellence, the university's Performing Arts research has achieved a 'world standard' rating in the Australian Research Council's Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation. Initiatives like the Collaborative Environments for Creative Arts Research (CeCAR) and the Creative Industries Research and Innovation Cluster (CIRIC) unite global scholars across arts, humanities, sciences, health, and social sciences with partners from communities, industries, and academic institutions. Additionally, the School of Creative Industries publishes Popular Entertainment Studies, a respected interdisciplinary academic journal.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

An applicant for admission to candidature for a Doctoral Degree (Research) shall:

i) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor with Honours Class 1 or Honours Class II, Division 1 or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training); or

ii) have satisfied all of the requirements for admission to the degree of Bachelor in the University or any other degree approved for this purpose by the Assistant Dean (Research Training), and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard recognized by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) as equivalent to at least Honours Class II, Division 1; or

iii) in exceptional cases submit evidence of possessing such other academic or professional qualifications and/or experience as may be approved by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the relevant School; or

iv) in the disciplines of education, medical physics, nursing, social work, social sciences and surgery have completed a minimum standard of professional experience as required by the Assistant Dean (Research Training) on the recommendation of the School; An Australian honours degree with Class 1 or Class 2 division 1. For international students, a four-year bachelor’s degree including a significant research training component attained at a high standard, is commonly considered equivalent to an Australian honours degree.

TOEFL paper-based test score of 550; TOEFL internet based score of 79; IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5; PTE GSE score of 58; Cambridge English: Advanced score of 58.

Tuition AUD 34,650

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