PhD in Art and Design – University of Bolton

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Bolton

Location

Bolton | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Art and Design

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
Art Curating

Duration

3 years full time

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://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/research-programmes/research-funding-and-tuition-fees

Funding resources:
https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/join-us/research-programmes/research-funding-and-tuition-fees

Final output

The final assessment is by examination of your submitted thesis and a viva voce (oral examination).

How to apply

When you start a research degree you will become a valued researcher in an academic department; we welcome passionate, inquisitive students who are ready to progress their academic careers with a PhD or MPhil. The application involves:

Meeting the academic entry requirements
Contacting the appropriate Research Coordinator for your subject specialism
Writing a comprehensive research proposal alongside completing your application form
Passing your interview (only successfully shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview)

See our handy guide below or visit the Admissions page for more information, including the university Admissions Policy.

After you have read the description of the relevant research environment available below, and have contacted the appropriate Research Coordinator to discuss your research proposal, you may apply directly by submitting a completed application form. Download the application form here.

PLEASE NOTE: all completed research degree application forms and research proposals MUST be submitted to university admissions (applications@bolton.ac.uk) and not to the Research Coordinator.

Entry requirements

To apply for a research degree you should have the following as a minimum:

Upper second class honours degree (2:1) in a relevant subject; we welcome equivalent qualifications from overseas and the EU (see UK NARIC for information on recognised equivalencies)
If English is not your first language you will also normally need to obtain an IELTS certificate having a minimum overall score of 6.5 within the last 2 years and with no individual component score below 6.0. This must be completed at an IELTS test centre authorised by UKVI to run IELTS tests for UK visa and immigration purposes.
For PhD programmes, a postgraduate qualification and/or some research training or relevant professional development is desirable

For more information and subject specific requirements, please contact Research-Admin@bolton.ac.uk or +44 (0)1204 903 883.