PhD at the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication – University of Reading

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Reading

Location

Reading | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD at the Department of Typography and Graphic Communication

Research Clusters

  • Fine Arts – Painting, Sculpture, Printmaking, Drawing, Decorative Art, Scenographic Art
  • Design – Graphic Design; Industrial Design; Fashion Design; Textile Design…
  • History and Theory of Art + Cultural Heritage
  • Other fields

Duration

3 years full time
5 years part time

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

  • PhD fully funded and with a stipend by the university
  • PhD funded by the university but without a stipend
  • 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://www.reading.ac.uk/typography/phd/phd-fees-and-funding

Funding resources:
https://www.reading.ac.uk/typography/phd/phd-fees-and-funding

Final output

The form and length of PhD theses also vary depending on discipline area and topic (and writing style of the author). However, most standard theses are between 60,000 and 80,000 words in length (with the maximum permitted length normally being 90,000).

How to apply

Entry requirements

To be accepted on our PhD programme, you will need a Bachelor’s degree of at least 2:1 level (or equivalent), or a master’s degree, in a subject related to your proposed PhD research topic.

If you are from outside the UK, you will also need to demonstrate a certain level of proficiency with written and spoken English.

For more information on entry requirements, visit our Doctoral and Researcher College website.

Contact / Web page

Department of Typography & Graphic Communication: Professor Gerry Leonidas (g.leonidas@reading.ac.uk)
https://www.reading.ac.uk/typography/phd

Additional information

Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: English.