An MPhil or PhD may enhance and progress careers in the art and design sector and can open up opportunities at senior levels in the arts and the creative economy. Research degrees can be key to pursuing an academic career, and graduates may go on to research or teach in higher education institutions.

Not Available 

First or upper second class honours degree and a Master’s degree. International students will also require the English Language at IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each part.

Please submit the following supporting information when making your application:

• a supporting statement (500 words). This should explain the motivation for studying your chosen programme
• a research proposal (1,000-2,000 words). This proposal should:
• Clearly define the topic you are interested in and demonstrate an understanding of your research area.
• Include two or three research questions that you will explore in your research.
• Outline the range of research methodologies you will use to undertake the research.
• Include a provisional bibliography of primary and secondary sources.
• Explain clearly how your research contributes to existing scholarship in the area; what gaps will it fill? How will it further knowledge of the area?
• Include a brief literature review of the key works that relate to your topic
• Sketch out a provisional plan of work that includes research and a timetable for the writing of chapters.
• If applying for PhD by Practice, please include a portfolio via PDF attachment, or link to a webpage. The portfolio should comprise a maximum of fifteen images, with the title of the work, date, dimensions and medium for each image. Videos are welcome but should be no longer than ten minutes in total.
• Please note: a research proposal will only be considered if there are academics in the subject with an interest in your field. Please study the staff profiles closely to make sure there is at least one member of staff whose interests intersect broadly with your own.