Doctor of Fine Arts (DocFA)
University of Auckland
Duration
4 years
Intake
Degree
PhD
Program Overview
The Doctor of Fine Arts (DocFA) at the University of Auckland is a practice-led degree designed for artists pursuing research through creative production. As the university's premier Fine Arts qualification, it focuses primarily on studio work supported by a written component.
Here is a breakdown of how the program functions:
Program Highlights
Creative Focus: While the degree includes writing, the core emphasis is on your creative practice. Your research should offer a significant original contribution to your specific field.
Expert Mentorship: You will be guided by a dedicated team of internationally acclaimed artists and scholars from the Elam School of Fine Arts, with the option for interdisciplinary supervision across the university.
Versatile Research: The program supports advanced research across various formats, ranging from traditional medium-based techniques to contemporary post-medium approaches.
Key Information
University
University of Auckland
Campus
Total Credits
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
No
Program Details
Duration
Tuition Fee:
Format
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Study Gap:
Fees & Funding:
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
Course Structure
The University of Auckland DocFA is a three-to-four-year full-time advanced creative practice and research degree.
On entry to the DocFA programme, you will be provisionally enrolled.
By the end of your first year, you must meet a number of goals to be confirmed into the DocFA, including developing a full research proposal for both the creative work and thesis.
After confirmation, you will continue to work on your research before submitting your thesis and creative work for examination after three years and within four years of your start date (full-time study). The creative work may be an exhibition or other approved work. The examination process will include an oral exam.
As part of your DocFA study, you can take part in our doctoral skills programme, designed to help you achieve success in your research and develop skills for your future. We have a dedicated postgraduate careers adviser, and the School of Graduate Studies provides dedicated support and advice for the doctoral community.
Part-time enrolment is available for New Zealand students, in which case provisional enrolment lasts for 24 months, and you must submit your full thesis for examination no earlier than 6 years, and within 8 years, of your start date. For students who have undertaken a mix of part-time and full-time study, submission deadlines are calculated on a pro-rata basis.
For international students, your visa conditions will generally stipulate that you must be enrolled for full-time study.
Entry Requirement
Academic
Master’s degree or Bachelor Honours in Fine Arts or a related discipline
Language
IELTS - IELTS: 6.5 overall
TOEFL - TOEFL: 90 iBT
PTE - PTE: 58 overall
How To Apply
Find a supervisor
As part of the application process, you need to provide an outline of your proposed research project. Although you are not required to nominate a doctoral supervisor as part of your initial application, you can look at supervisor profiles and research projects currently available. Find a supervisor.
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