Application Deadlines for first and second semesters are October 31 and May 31 each year. These deadlines are particularly relevant to HDR applicants who wish to be considered for APA and ANU postgraduate scholarships. If a scholarship is not being sought, applications can be considered at any time.

For general information, please see the ANU Graduate Research Online Handbook.

Download Local and International student application forms.

School of Art - Specific Requirements
In addition to ANU entry requirements for Higher Degree Research (HDR) students, applicants will need to demonstrate they have the capacity to pursue research at at Master of Philosophy or PhD level in the School of Art. Assessment of this is based on applicant's prior achievement in the discipline, the merit of a submitted research proposal and the quality of the portfolio of art/design or other audio-visual works submitted. As well, the School's capacity to provide appropriate human and material resources is taken into consideration.

In addition to the information requested on the ANU Application Form, an application should provide the following:

(a) an extended Research Proposal, which addresses the Research Proposal Guidelines below.
(b) up to 24 high quality images each with name, date, title, medium, and size of the work. Applicants may submit material in any media: Powerpoint, CDs, videos, print form etc.
(c) a curriculum vitae.
(d) evidence of ability to satisfactorily engage with theoretical matters and complete written research material. This could include papers submitted for prior degrees (essay, thesis etc) or published material including journal articles, reviews etc.

The Application Procedure
Prospective applicants are invited to consult with the Heads of relevant Workshops and the Graduate Program Convenor prior to lodgement of an application. Consideration of a Research Proposal may involve critical feedback, advice and subsequent amendment and re-submission of the Proposal.

The Research Proposal - Guidelines for preparation
The research proposal should be a clear and concise outline of the objectives of the study and the means by which the goals will be achieved. The School looks for research proposals which demonstrate that with the advice of the Supervisors, the applicant has the capacity to translate the ideas into an appropriate Study Program, with potential outcomes appropriate to graduate level study.

Where the proposal is for an award which comprises more than one component (Studio Practice plus Dissertation - as for Options B and C (in both M. Phil and PhD), separate proposals are required for each component. In preparing the Study Proposal(s), applicants are advised to use the headings below, and to make sure that they have addressed the questions raised under each heading.

1. Which Option are you proposing to undertake? These Options are described on the School's Postgraduate Research Degrees page.

2. Aims of the proposed Research.

• What are the general aims of the proposed research? Please outline the topic of your proposed study, the nature of your project and its anticipated outcomes.

• What are the research questions you intend to address?

• How does the proposal relate to your prior practice and experience?

2. Your approach to your topic.

• What is distinctive about your approach to your topic?

• What methods and/or processes do you intend to use?

3. Contextual precedents for your Research.

• What is the wider context for the proposed study program? Please indicate how you see your proposed work in the wider context of practice in your field by referring to specific examples of precedents, traditions, and other relevant visual practices.

• Please indicate what reference material has been relevant to the development of your research proposal (e.g. provide a bibliography, etc. of writers or artists you refer to in your proposal).

Additional Information
International applicants should see the International Office website for information regarding language requirements, and for other relevant information about studying at ANU.