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Western Sydney University

  • 13% international / 87% domestic

Doctor of Creative Arts (DCA)

  • Doctorate (PhD)

The Doctor of Creative Arts aims to provide professional artists with recognition of both their practice and the contribution they make to professional and scholarly knowledge.

Key details

Degree Type
Doctorate (PhD)
Duration
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The Doctor of Creative Arts aims to provide professional artists with recognition of both their practice and the contribution they make to professional and scholarly knowledge.

Study locations

Bankstown

Campbelltown

Hawkesbury

Parramatta City

Parramatta South

Penrith

Career pathways

As a Doctor of Creative Arts graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in:

  • Academia
  • Professional arts
  • Creative industries
  • Education and history
Art Gallery Manager

As an art gallery manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and artistic success of a gallery. You will liaise directly with artists and dealers, organise exhibitions and manage the ongoing operation of the gallery.

Artistic Professional

This is a broad career pathway that could include opportunities such as film maker, performing artist, musician, painter, sculptor or producer. You may work for an industry-based production company, in a government-supported role or even as an independent artist.

Museum Curator

Museum curators oversee collections by managing the acquisition, preservation and display of items of interest or historical significance. You will work with the public, manage exhibitions, acquire grants and funding or even carry out research within your organisation.

University Researcher

As a researcher at a university, you will undertake world-class research in your area of expertise. You will uncover new knowledge and make a lasting impact in your field of research. Many academic researchers also work as lecturers at their university.

University Lecturer

As a lecturer at a university, you will prepare and deliver subjects in your area of expertise. You will teach students from a wide range of backgrounds and help to further their education in their chosen field. Many university lecturers also combine their work with academic research.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at Western Sydney University.
86%
Overall satisfaction
84.2%
Skill scale
87.7%
Teaching scale
65.9%
Employed full-time