Course Curriculum

The Master of Arts by Research in Creative and Performing Arts at Flinders University equips students with a broad range of skills highly valued across diverse organisations and career paths. The program enhances creative practice while developing advanced analytical, communication, and research skills, enabling graduates to engage critically with complex artistic and cultural issues. Students also gain the ability to quickly learn new concepts, adapt to change, and improve time management, organisation, and resilience, all essential for professional success in dynamic environments. The degree serves as a stepping-stone to careers as practising artists, professional researchers, educators, or cultural leaders in the public sector, think tanks, charities, universities, and private corporations. Graduates are well-prepared for roles in writing, consulting, advising, teaching, publishing, and establishing freelance creative careers. Through practice-led and research-focused projects, students develop the expertise to innovate within their discipline, produce original work of high quality, and contribute to cultural and academic discourse. The program fosters independent, forward-thinking professionals capable of leading creative projects, conducting original research, and making meaningful contributions to the arts and wider society. By integrating creative production with critical analysis, the Master of Arts by Research in Creative and Performing Arts cultivates versatile graduates who can navigate both artistic and professional challenges, influence contemporary practice, and create work that has lasting impact.