PhD in Contemporary Art through Studio Practice – University of Suffolk

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of Suffolk

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Contemporary Art through Studio Practice

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…
  • Other fields

Duration

3–4 years full-time
6–7 years part-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://www.uos.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/phd-study-and-the-suffolk-doctoral-college/phd-funding-and-scholarships

Funding resources:
https://www.uos.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/phd-study-and-the-suffolk-doctoral-college/phd-funding-and-scholarships/

Final output

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

How to apply

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold, or expect to receive, a First Class or good Upper Second Class Honours degree (or the equivalent). A master’s level qualification would also be advantageous but not essential.

Non-UK applicants must meet our English language entry requirement.

To study for a postgraduate research degree you will need to have a good command of English. If English is not your first language we require evidence of your ability unless you can demonstrate that your previous education and qualifications have been in the English Language medium. The English language requirement for study at postgraduate research level is a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 in each area.

Contact / Web page

Additional information

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