PhD in Creative Arts and Media

Language

English. IELTS: 6

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location: Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

• Visual Arts
• Creative Writing
• Media Studies & Mass Media

Overview

The Creative Arts and Media from Sunway University is research-based culminating in a thesis (which may include a practical creative arts component, where applicable) that demonstrates mastery of the advanced points, craft and discipline of the area of research.

Key facts:

• Students may opt for a conceptual or research-creation path.
• The programme offers students the opportunity to develop their work through artistic or academic forms.
• Students may integrate creative arts practice and the creation of artworks or other artefacts as part of their research.
• The programme welcomes historical, theoretical or philosophical approaches along with analytical interpretative inquiry into the works and practices of the creative arts and media.

Career opportunities:

• Academia
• Arts and Culture
• Creative Industries

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Advertising, Broadcasting, Internet, Branding
• Creative Arts and Media
• Film Production
• Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication
• Music and Theatre Performance
• Visual Arts or New Media Creation

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: 3

English requirements

IELTS: 6

Other requirements

General requirements

• A Master’s degree in the relevant field or its equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; OR
• Any other qualifications will be considered on a case-to-case basis, as accepted by the University Senate; AND
• Interview: Candidates are to pass an interview conducted by a panel from the School of Arts. This is to assess the candidate’s communication abilities and interest in research.

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International: 21,522 AUD / year (≈ 15,547 USD / year)
• Domestic: 20,406 AUD / year (≈ 14,741 USD / year)

Additional Details: RM60,100 for Malaysian students