Looking to further your skills and prospects through postgraduate study?
We have an extensive, professional and renowned postgraduate program at the Queensland College of Art, whatever your creative passions may be. Postgraduate programs include:
Design:
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Design
- Master of Digital Design
- Master of Digital Design with Honours
- Graduate Certificate in Design Futures (qualifying program)
- Master of Design Futures
- Master of Design Futures with Honours
Digital Media (QCA Gold Coast):
- Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts
- Master of Arts in Visual Arts (MAVA)
- Master of Arts with Honours in Visual Arts
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Design
- Master of Digital Design
- Master of Digital Design with Honours
All QCA specialisations:
- Graduate Certificate in Visual Arts
- Master of Arts in Visual Arts (MAVA)
- Master of Arts with Honours in Visual Arts
Screen Media (Griffith Film School):
- Graduate Certificate in Screen Production (formerly Graduate Certificate of Fine Art)
- Graduate Diploma of Screen Production (formerly Graduate Diploma of Fine Art)
- Master of Screen Production (formerly Master of Fine Art)
- Master of Screen Production with Honours (formerly Master of Fine Art with Honours)
Research Higher Degree Programs:
- Master of Visual Arts (MVA)
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
- Doctor of Visual Arts (DVA)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
- Doctor of Philosophy - by Publication
Postgraduate requirements
A project proposal may be required to gain entry into some QCA Postgraduate Coursework programs addressing what you want to research, why it is worth researching, how it will be done, time frame and feasibility.
You may also be required to provide referee reports submitted directly to Griffith University by the referees.
A folio is required to gain entry into all QCA Postgraduate Course & Research programs, with a few exceptions.
Selecting a supervisor
In some cases, you may be aware of QCA staff suitable to supervise your study, in other cases we will allocate supervisors. When considering an appropriate supervisor, ask yourself:
- Is this person well acquainted with the topic of the research?
- Does the person have an active interest in the proposed area of research?
- Is this person's working style compatible with completion of an independent piece of research in a short timeframe?
- Is the person available for the entire supervisory period?
For staff profiles please visit the QCA staff page.
International students
International students should consult the Griffith University International Postgraduate Guide and contact the International Office before considering postgraduate study by any of the following methods:
Visit the Griffith International website | Phone: +61 7 3735 7200 | Email: international@griffith.edu.au
Postgraduate closing dates
Applications for all QCA Griffith University Postgraduate and Research programs are accepted all year round. However, as there are cut-off dates for each semester intake, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to allow enough time for process and for international students to arrange student visas.
QCA Postgraduate information sessions
If you're interested in applying for a postgraduate program at QCA we suggest that you attend Open Day, which is scheduled in August each year. Please visit the Open Day website for further information.
For a more detailed session, please attend the QCA Postgraduate Information evening held in September/October. To express your interest in attending or for further information contact (07) 3735 6148 or email saqca_enquiry@griffith.edu.au. You may also refer to the Postgraduate Information Evening page.