The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree at Sydney College of the Arts (SCA) is designed to engage visual artists in independent research that constitutes an original contribution to the understanding of contemporary visual arts. The PhD program provides you with a critical and intellectual focus to explore a single proposed research topic full-time over three to four years. Your research may reflect a critical exploration of the history, theory and practice of visual art; the development of new materials or technologies; the relationship between visual art and society; or the relationship between visual art and other disciplines. You may complete the PhD by: a thesis comprising a substantial body of creative work for exhibition plus a written text examining the histories and theoretical underpinnings of the creative work, both of which demonstrate an original contribution to knowledge; or a substantial written thesis that, through a sustained investigation, demonstrates an original contribution to knowledge in the field of the history and theory of contemporary art. Graduate opportunities Through sustained, rigorous investigation, artists undertaking a research degree make a significant contribution to our understanding of contemporary visual art. Graduates of this program have the opportunity to pursue a career as a practising artist, academic, art educator, art critic, art historian, curator, gallery professional, and more. The University has scheduled some changes to its visual arts facilities, which are likely to occur during the next three years. Students commencing a PhD in 2018 will begin their studies at the Rozelle campus, however, it is intended that it will be taught from new facilities on the Camperdown/Darlington Campus from 2019.