9 PhD programmes offered by the university

The History of Art PhD programme from University of York welcomes students from all backgrounds, with a great range of intellectual interests.

Within the Medieval Studies PhD programme from University of York students are trained to be interdisciplinary researchers and are normally co-supervised by staff from two different departments.

The Music PhD programme from University of York may be proposed in any area closely related to the research interests of current members of staff (see staff profiles). 

The Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media PhD programme from University of York department welcomes proposals on a wide variety of research topics relating to Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media.

The Music Technology PhD programme from University of York enables students to study a chosen area of research with leading researchers in the Department. 

This Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice PhD programme from University of York invites proposals in the fields of Playwriting, Acting for Theatre, Directing for Theatre, Film and Television, Sound Design and Interactive Media.

York School of Architecture (YSA) is a creative and interdisciplinary hub that connects excellent research, creative practice and industry, enabling designers, architects, and artists to acquire research skills for their careers and transferable skills in industry R&D.

You'll harness York's research expertise and industry connections to develop practice-based research into architecture, urban design, planning and built environments. The Architecture and the Built Environment (By Practice) programme is offered at University of York.

Research in architecture seeks to redefine both the role of the architect and established practices, within a constantly changing social, cultural and environmental landscapes. The Architecture programme is offered at University of York.