PhD – Arts University Bournemouth
Arts University Bournemouth
Poole | England, United Kingdom
PhD
- 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
Full time: 3 years
Part time: 5 years
Public University
- 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://aub.ac.uk/fees/research
Funding resources:
Studentships and bursaries, if available, are normally advertised in spring each year. Due to the level of interest for these opportunities, it is not normally possible for us to offer feedback in advance of making an application.
If you are from the UK, you may be eligible to take out a postgraduate doctoral loan from the UK government. The loan is paid directly to you and can be used for your course fees and living costs. The loan will be divided equally across each year of your course. Full details, including eligibility criteria and repayment terms, can be found on gov.uk/doctoral-loan.
https://aub.ac.uk/fees/research#tab-3753708-international-euhttps://aub.ac.uk/international/international-scholarships
Your research may combine the practice, theory and /or history of your specialist area and you will be guided in your study to define clearly and persuasively what is original and innovative about your chosen topic and how best to present and disseminate your arguments and findings, whether this is substantially a written thesis or via a combination of practice (for example, exhibition, installation) and text-based critique. The PhD is awarded in recognition of a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding.
The thesis should contain material which is worthy of publication or public presentation. The doctorate must represent a more substantial individual achievement and demonstrate recognisably greater depth than an MPhil.
Application process described in detail here:
https://aub.ac.uk/apply/research
What are the entry requirements?
You will normally be expected to have:
- An upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a recognised higher education institution.
- Also, a Master’s level qualification in an appropriate subject to be considered for registration for MPhil / PhD at AUB.
In some instances, applicants without this requirement may be considered if they can demonstrate appropriate alternative qualifications, professional experience or previous research and an understanding of research methodologies appropriate to their proposed programme of study.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to meet our English language entry requirements by providing one of the following:
A recent AUB approved English Language Test (ELT) – such as an IELTS 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and with no other component score lower than 6.0, or an equivalent test score. Your qualification needs to have been awarded no more than 2 years prior to your enrolment date.
You can apply before you receive your English Language Test or MA certificate. If you’re offered a place, you’ll need to show your qualification before enrolment. Applicants should be aware that meeting the University’s minimum entry requirements does not guarantee entry. This is only one of the factors taken into account when the University makes its decision. Many other factors are also important, such as the availability of suitable supervisors and resources; suitability for research degree study at AUB; relevant experience; and references.
Because of the individual nature of your study, your requirements (for example, for studio space or other specialist resources) will be discussed with your supervisor.
Info for international students: https://aub.ac.uk/international
Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: English.