PhD in Art and Design – Middlesex University
Middlesex University
London | England, United Kingdom
PhD in Art and Design
- 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
- Other fields
3-4 years full time
Approximately 6 years part time
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://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/research-degrees/art-and-design-research-degrees
Funding resources:
Text-based research project – the figures are 40,000 and 80,000 maximum
Mixed mode, visual research/textual research project – you’ll need an appropriate presentation of visual research and a text of up to 20,000 words (MPhil) or 40,000 (PhD).
Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.
You will need to first need to enrol onto the MPhil and then transfer to a PhD once you’ve made enough progress with your research. This is typically after 18-24 months
Visas and immigration
You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK. Please see our visas and immigration page for further information.
International students who require a Tier 4 Student Visa to progress on a course at Middlesex University must apply for study on a full-time basis. However, this course is offered part-time so you are eligible to apply on a part-time basis.
Part-time study
Changes to the Immigration Rules introduced in January 2018 now allows international applicants apply for Student route (formerly tier 4) visas for part-time postgraduate study (courses leading to a qualification at RQF level 7 or SCQF level 11 and above).
Tier 4 students studying part-time are subject to certain restrictions:
- no work (paid or unpaid)
- no work placements as part of the programme
- no dependants
- no extending under Tier 4 in the UK. This includes Tier 4 applications to work as a Students’ Union Sabbatical Officer or for the Foundation Programme for postgraduate doctors and dentists
- not eligible for the Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme
*Please note that, if the course of your choice involves work experience, unpaid work, placements or internships, we will be unable to sponsor you to study a part- time course under the Student route (formerly tier 4) visa.
English language requirements for international students
You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. Visit our English language requirements page for a full list of accepted tests and qualifications.
If you don’t meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.
| Professor Vida Midgelow | v.midgelow@mdx.ac.uk |
| https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/research-degrees/art-and-design-research-degrees/ |
Info for international students: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/international/student-visas/
Languages used within the program and for thesis writing and discussion: English. Please note that all of our PhD students initially enrol on an MPhil and then transfer to a PhD degree.