Doctorate (PhD)
The main intake for PhD students is February and July each year, with completion of a PhD taking 3-4 years of full-time study. All students must complete a compulsory research methods unit, and are expected to actively engage with the CI/QUT research culture. Scholarships typically close in September each year and are highly competitive, with successful applicants requiring a first-class honours degree or equivalent.
QUT adopts a project management approach, with higher degree research (HDR) candidates working closely with their supervisory team to meet collegially reviewed milestones. During candidature, the supervisor and other key stakeholders will provide advice and direction to the candidate to encourage their participation in a range of scholarly activities, including research seminars, workshops, teaching and publication. The length of the thesis varies according to the topic, but should normally be no longer than 100,000 words, excluding bibliography. Creative practitioners enjoy a strong commitment to practice-led research, in which the Creative Industries Faculty is a national leader.
Students have recently completed PhDs on topics such as:
With QUT's real-world approach, QUT Creative Industries researchers develop expertise in a wide range of innovative research methodologies and make a significant contribution to new knowledge in their field. Our graduates are building prominent and successful careers around the world as architects, renowned designers, global artists, creative leaders, communicators and cultural experts - in academia, government, community and industry settings.