USQ’s Doctor of Creative Arts is designed for established creative artists who have completed honours or masters qualifications and who can demonstrate their significant profile within the creative arts professions. This degree, which can be studied on-campus or online, gives you an extended opportunity to further develop your practice-focused research under the expert guidance of qualified supervisors.

Candidates for this degree will have a sophisticated understanding of creative arts theory and practice, as well as the capacity to produce original creative works at an international standard. 

The Doctor of Creative Art at USQ offers supervision within the following disciplines:

• Creative Writing
• Film, Television and Radio
• Music
• Theatre, or
• Visual Arts.

A research degree can offer a competitive advantage and graduates can expect enhanced career opportunities in creative arts practice and the Arts industry, along with a further opportunity to go into teaching.