Doctorate/PhD in Theatre performance

at Monash University

Your theatre and performing arts PhD degree will consist of three components, supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors:

Research & thesis
 

• You will undertake research that will inform both your creative work and your thesis.
• Based on your research and the subsequent creative work, an accompanying critical component of more than 30,000-35,000 words must be completed in the form of a thesis.
• The thesis will be an explication and analysis of the performance research project and will address methodological and theoretical issues that arise during the research investigation.

Practical (creative work) component
 

• You will develop and present a live performance in a public venue, which will normally be in one of the fields of directing, theatre making or dramatic writing.
• The performance will embody the results of the research investigation, which will be into the contexts, theoretical influences, aesthetic elements and performance making processes of the project.
• The performance should be 60-90 minutes, equivalent to 40,000-45,000 words.

Professional development
 

• As well as the research and practical components, you will also complete a series of professional development activities relevant to your chosen research focus. These activities are designed to provide you with the skills needed to develop your professional skills to support you in your future career.

Minimum Entry Requirements (International 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.

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

Fees

International fee
 

• Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year.
• A$36,400