Education (Education-focused creative work) - D8001

Education (Education-focused creative work)

Doctorate/PhD

The Doctor of Philosophy (EdCreative) is a unique, non-traditional PhD offered by the Faculty of Education. This course is designed for candidates whose scholarly contributions are best expressed through creative practice alongside academic research.

Candidates produce an original body of creative work or a collection of artifacts, paired with an exegesis of around 35,000 words. Together, these components form a cohesive contribution to the field of education, with the total submission not exceeding 80,000 words—the equivalent of a traditional PhD thesis.

At a glance

Course Details

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See locations for this course on the current Handbook.
Duration
  • 4 years (full time)
  • 8 years (part time)
Start date
 Throughout the year
Qualification
 Doctor of Philosophy (Education-focused creative work)
Fees

Information about fees

Course Handbook

The core of a Monash PhD is the completion of a substantial research thesis on an agreed topic under the guidance of a supervisory team. A range of staff and services will be available to support you throughout your degree. .

Upon completion of your doctoral studies at Monash, you will be able to demonstrate that you have successfully designed and executed a research project that makes an original and substantial contribution to your discipline. In your research journey, you will have also acquired the necessary skills and professional attributes to make an immediate and enduring impact on academia, industry, government, or community.

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study.

Detailed information on the admission criteria for Monash graduate research courses is available here

English requirements

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University.

Detailed information on our English language proficiency requirements is available here

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Making the application

Future students

You can apply for this course at any time. See the How to apply for a research degree in Education page for details on the application process, including how to apply for a scholarship.

Fees

Research Training Program (RTP)

This course is supported by the Australian government's Research Training Program (RTP). Under the RTP, domestic students are awarded an RTP Fees Offset which covers the cost of course tuition fees. The estimated annual value of Australian Government support for an RTP Fees Offset is published on the University Graduate Research Scholarships website. The RTP Fees Offset duration is equivalent to the course duration, based on your commencement date and no more than 4 years (FTE) for students enrolled in Doctoral courses and no more than 2 years (FTE) for students enrolled in research Masters courses.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.