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1.1k PhD programmes in Arts, Design & Architecture

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Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Music Therapy

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$23,590/yr
Anglia Ruskin University4,1(98)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Graphic Design and Typography

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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$23,590/yr
Bahçeşehir University (BAU)4,1(158)
Istanbul, Turkey Top 20% in Worldwide

History, Theory and Criticism in Design

The students who successfully complete this History, Theory and Criticism in Design programme at Bahçeşehir University (BAU) explores the historical nuances, theoretical frameworks, and critical methodologies in design practices. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$40,000/yr4 years$20,000/yr
University of Wolverhampton4,1(81)
Wolverhampton, United Kingdom Top 20% in Worldwide

Media and Communications (Postgraduate 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.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$22,848/yr
Yasar University4,3(127)
Izmir, Turkey

Proficiency in Art

The Proficiency in Art programme from Yasar University refers to specialization in one subject with the inspiration from other disciplines. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$4,000/yr
McGill University4,4(95)
Montréal, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Music - Musicology

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Music - Musicology offered by the Schulich School of Music at McGill University is a research-intensive program that emphasizes dynamic and hands-on learning opportunities. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$13,316/yr
The University of Iowa4,0(4)
Iowa City, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Musical Arts

Entering Doctor of Musical Arts students at The University of Iowa must take two School of Music advisory examinations—one in music history and one in music theory. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$32,776/yr
The Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocaw4,3(18)
Wroclaw, Poland

The Doctoral School of the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design

The Doctoral School of the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Art and Design in Wrocław is an artistic and research unit, educating people with significant artistic achievements and high research potential. The doctoral programme lasts 6 semesters and enables to obtain advanced knowledge and skills. It is a preparation for receiving a PhD degree.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music - Theory

The University of Arizona offers the Music - Theory degree with emphases in Composition, Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, Music Theory, Musicology, and Performance (Instrumental, Harpsichord, Organ, Piano, Piano Accompanying, Piano Performance and Dance Accompanying, and Voice).  

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
University of Oxford4,1(106)
Oxford, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Architectural History

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.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus
5 years$19,721/yr
Case Western Reserve University4,5(15)
Cleveland Heights, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Management - Design and Innovation

Delve into the disciplines of information systems and marketing and be prepared to research consequential issues faced by organizations and managers in Weatherhead School of Management’s PhD in Management - Design and Innovation program at Case Western Reserve University. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Miami4,6(20)
Miami, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Keyboard Performance

The Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) degree at the University of Miami Frost School of Music is offered in Keyboard Performance and Keyboard Performance and Pedagogy.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$52,880/yr
James Cook University4,0(42)
Townsville, Australia +2 Top 6% in Worldwide

Architecture and Building

Designed for high performing university graduates, the Architecture and Building program from James Cook University is a postgraduate research degree with a supervised project of original research at its core. Develop high level independent research skills while making an original contribution of knowledge to a specific discipline or area of practice. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$27,517/yr
RMIT University4,1(135)
Melbourne, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Global, Urban and Social Studies

This Global, Urban and Social Studies degree from RMIT University cultivates high-level skills in research processes, advanced communication skills, analysis and synthesis of knowledge.    

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,211/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Art History

Strategically located on the Northeast Corridor between New York City and Philadelphia, Rutgers University’s Art History Department offers the students of the Art History course at Rutgers University an exceptional combination of an outstanding faculty, rigorous, imaginative scholarship, innovative critical approaches, a spectrum of cross-disciplinary programmes, and professional opportunities.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
Indiana University Bloomington4,0(194)
Bloomington, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Bassoon

At Indiana University Bloomington, we offer our graduate students a doctoral degree in Bassoon. Join us! 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$30,748/yr
University of Stirling4,2(69)
Stirling, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Journalism

Our Journalism work at the University of Stirling encompasses research into screen and print media, digital media and social media, public communication and promotional culture, heritage and archives.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$28,982/yr
UCSI University3,8(17)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Architecture

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of design and innovation with UCSI University's Architecture doctoral program.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
Politecnico di Milano4,1(116)
Milano, Italy Top 3% in Worldwide

Architectural Urban Interior Design

The Architectural Urban Interior Design programme from Politecnico di Milano promotes research focused on architectural design, with studies and projects aiming at different scales, contexts, and finalities

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Modern and Contemporary Art and Theory

The Open University UK art history discipline has a strong record of pioneering and world-class research in Modern and Contemporary Art and Theory.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,126/yr

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