327 PhD programmes in Arts, Design & Architecture in United Kingdom

Through this Theatre course from the University of West London you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser. 

Undertaking this Performing Arts programme at the University of Huddersfield means joining an internationally recognised research community spanning music, music technology, acting and performance. 

This Film, Media and Television degree from the University of Gloucestershire will boost your professional practice and develop high-level skills and knowledge to progress your career. Research a topic of your choice or work on an extended creative project.

While studying for an MPhil or PhD in Performing Arts Research Opportunities at University of Lincoln, students are able to undertake independent research in an area of their choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics. A range of training opportunities enables the development of key research skills.

The teaching of Fine Art at Aberystwyth University is now in its 90th year and our splendidly restored Edwardian building celebrates its centenary. The School is well equipped with large studios, print workshops, darkrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a MacSuite, galleries, archive room, and Museum.

Our PhD Drama programme at The University of Manchester enables you to carry out an in-depth piece of research before either writing a full thesis or completing a practice-based dissertation.

The Music Research programme offered by King's College London explores musical cultures, creative practice, composition, performance, and sound traditions from diverse historical and geographical contexts.

The Graphic Design and Typography programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores visual communication, typographic practice, and design research, enabling candidates to investigate contemporary and historical approaches to graphic design and the dissemination of visual information.

The Design programme from University of Lincoln is designed to enable students to develop the competencies required for their study and future career. An experienced supervisory team is available to offer expertise and guidance, supporting students in applying for funding, attending conferences, and publishing work. 

The Drama MPhil/PhD course from The University of Exeter is an internationally-renowned centre for practice, research and teaching, and offers a supportive and stimulating environment for postgraduate research and practice, welcoming students from around the world.

The DPhil in Architectural History at the University of Oxford profits from the close links within the Department between the disciplines of architectural history, art history, design history, English local history and landscape archaeology. The programme is designed to enable students, including mature students, to undertake individual research.

The aim of the Media and Communications (Postgraduate Research) programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton is to give each student the most solid base possible to launch further research and career development.

The Music Therapy programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University explores the therapeutic use of music to support adults, older people, young people, and children, advancing understanding of clinical outcomes, therapeutic processes, and wellbeing.

Studying the Music at the University of Plymouth will immerse you in a world of cutting-edge research under the umbrella of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Computer Music Research. 

Popular Music research at The Open University UK may focus on a wide range historical and contemporary genres, communities, practices, audiences, and institutions.

As a PhD student researching Film and Media Studies at the University of Stirling, you’ll benefit from all this expertise – and play a key part in contributing to it in a supportive, vibrant research environment.

We offer a phd programme in Music at the Staff at University of Aberdeen are internationally renowned in their chosen fields and have books, editions and articles published in many of the major journals and publishing houses and are regular contributors to international conferences.

The University of Brighton is a creative and intellectually vibrant focus for a PhD in Art and Creative Practices.

Music at University of Hull  has a long-standing history of high quality research. By studying here, you will be able to access some of the finest music facilities in the country following a major redevelopment of Middleton Hall – with rehearsal spaces and studios available 24/7.

The Art and Media course at University of Plymouth welcomes applications for both practice-led and more traditional forms of doctoral research across art and media including interdisciplinary practices, philosophical, curatorial and pedagogic research.