PhD – Norwich University of the Arts

Institution providing the doctoral degree

Norwich University of the Arts

Location

Norwich | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD

Research Clusters

Fine Arts – Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, Decorative Art, Scenographic Art
Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
Multimedia Arts, Audio-visual Techniques and Media Production
Design – Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Fashion Design; Textile Design…
History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage
Musical and Vocal Performance
Music and Media

Duration

Full time: 3/4 years
Part time: 5/8 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:
https://norwichuni.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/research-degrees/apply-for-a-research-degree/

Funding resources:
Currently here are no internal funding opportunities available. Please check the Norwich University website for updates.

Final output

A written research degree presents the research methodology, research process, theoretical/historical analysis and insights in written thesis.
A practice-based research degree will include an element of your own creative work, for example, fine art practice, design, film, performance, photography.
In such cases, the ‘thesis’ presented is understood to mean the totality of the work submitted for the degree, which will include the creative work itself (or its documentation) and a written text contextualising the research.

How to apply

You can find a complete guide on application here: https://norwichuni.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/research-degrees/apply-for-a-research-degree/

Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

The typical minimum entry requirement is an upper second-class honours degree in a relevant discipline. An MA in an appropriate subject is considered particularly valuable preparation for a research degree.

Applicants not meeting either of these criteria will be considered if they can demonstrate alternative relevant qualifications, professional experience, and an understanding of research methodologies appropriate to their proposed programme of study.

Applicants should be aware that meeting the University’s minimum entry requirements does not guarantee entry. This is only one of the factors considered, and relevant experience, references, and the availability of suitable supervisors and resources are also taken into account. Successful applicants are invited to interview, either online or in person.

International Applicants

If English is not your first language you will be required to demonstrate evidence of having met the University’s English language entry requirements. You will need to provide a recent International English Language Test (IELT) score of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing, and with no other component score lower than 6.0. Applicants do not need to have completed their IELT before submission but achieving the minimum requirement would be a condition of any offer made.