PhD or research doctorate · Research degree with photography focus

PhD (Art)

RMIT University · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Award: Doctor of Philosophy
Subject: Fine artFull time, Part time
Format: On campusFull-time 3-4 years Part-time 6-8 years
Price: Not published

Research degree with photography focus

A research degree where an official university page explicitly supports photography research or practice. Evidence on the official page: Research doctorate in art; the official page lists photography among the media candidates may work in, with a major project and exegesis. Quote: '...drawing, photography, gold-and silversmithing and object based practice'.

About this program

Project-based practice-led PhD in art for candidates working in media including photography.

School and department: RMIT UniversityArt
Subject or specialization: Fine artRecorded only where the official program page names it as a focus, not for individual modules.
Teaching language: English

Qualification and recognition

Qualification: PhD or research doctorate
Exact award: Doctor of Philosophy
Award status: Accredited academic qualificationAwarded by a degree-granting institution or listed in a national qualifications framework.
Awarding body: RMIT University

Structure and schedule

Duration: Full-time 3-4 years Part-time 6-8 years
Delivery: On campusTaught at the listed campus.
Physical attendance: Regular physical attendance
Schedule: Full time, Part time
Teaching location: Melbourne City Campus

Admissions and portfolio

Portfolio requirement not confirmed

The pages we checked do not state a portfolio requirement. Missing information does not mean no portfolio is needed, or that admission is open; ask the institution.

Academic requirements: Bachelor's degree of at least four years in a relevant discipline with honours.
International applicants: Not confirmed

Fees

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Tuition is not published on the pages we checked. That does not mean the program is free: ask the institution for current fees, equipment costs and any deposit or refund terms.

Facilities, final project and placement

As published by the institution. None of this guarantees employment or exhibition opportunities.

Final project or thesis: Candidates complete a major project, typically exhibited or presented, with an accompanying exegesis.

Sources and verification

Not published on the program’s source pages: price, portfolio requirement, application deadline.

Sources and how this was checked

Last checked 1 November 2026. Each fact carries a verbatim quote that is re-checked against the live page. Research methodology.

Sources (checked 1 November 2026)

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