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1.1k PhD programmes in Arts, Design & Architecture

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University of Parma4,4(238)
Parma, Italy Top 9% in Worldwide

Civil Engineering and Architecture

The Civil Engineering and Architecture programme offered by University of Parma develops advanced research expertise in sustainable built environments, infrastructure systems, and architectural design.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsFree
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Literature and Music

The Open University UK Literature and Music research group encourages wide-ranging interdisciplinary study of literature and music.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,126/yr
Keele University4,3(14)
Keele, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Music

Music research at Keele University has two main themes: Music Technology and Musicology. The Music Technology research group is one of the largest teams in UK Higher Education focusing on the creative aspects of Music Technology. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,067/yr
University of Plymouth4,3(101)
Plymouth, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Music

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. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,036/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(92)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

History of Art

At University of Glasgow, we have a vibrant student community in the History of Art with many research projects and external collaborations.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,366/yr
Keio University3,4(9)
Tokyo, Japan Top 6% in Worldwide

Media Design

The Media Design doctoral program at Keio University International Center seeks to train highly specialized media innovators capable of acting on the global stage.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$7,199/yr
Northwestern University4,3(51)
Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Performance Studies

The Performance Studies program at Northwestern University is committed to the interdisciplinary study of performance. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$9,344/yr
University of Washington4,2(57)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music (Instrumental or Vocal Performance or Jazz Studies)

Graduate studies in Music (Instrumental or Vocal Performance or Jazz Studies) at the University of Washington prepare students for careers in academia and performance.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$33,171/yr
Case Western Reserve University4,5(15)
Cleveland Heights, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Art History

When it comes to earning a PhD in Art History, there are few better places to do so than Case Western Reserve University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 yearsTuition not available
University of Auckland3,8(21)
Auckland, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Fine Arts

The Doctor of Fine Arts (DocFA) at University of Auckland is an advanced studio-based research degree, encompassing research and practice. DocFA study is an opportunity to make a significant contribution to the field of contemporary art and/or design.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$31,152/yr
Nanyang Technological University4,2(136)
Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Arts, Education and Sciences

At the Nanyang Technological University, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Arts, Education and Sciences.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
5 years$17,871/yr
University of Rochester4,9(7)
Rochester, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Composition

The Composition Department at University of Rochester is devoted to teaching students who wish to pursue a professional and/or academic career in concert and computer music composition. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$49,148/yr
Tufts University4,1(72)
Medford, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The Tufts University PhD Program in Theatre and Performance Studies trains scholar-artists to develop thoughtful and exciting research projects in performance studies, theatre and dance history, critical theory, and textual analysis.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$10,148/yr
University of Wisconsin Madison4,1(9)
Madison, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music

The mission of the Mead Witter School of Music at University of Wisconsin Madison is to provide a rich, integrated program of undergraduate and graduate education that promotes the highest levels of professional, creative, and scholarly development while challenging students to achieve their greatest potential. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$25,732/yr
Taylor's University4,0(21)
Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Design Management

The Doctor of Philosophy in Design Management offered by Taylor's University develops thought leaders who shape global design practice.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$5,107/yr
Texas Christian University4,6(18)
Fort Worth, United States

Percussion

If you’re up for a challenge and a lot of opportunity, explore Percussion at Texas Christian University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$22,100/yr
University of Alberta4,2(137)
Edmonton, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Music

The Department of Music at University of Alberta offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Music, Doctor of Music, and Doctor of Philosophy. 

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 years$7,529/yr
Texas Christian University4,6(18)
Fort Worth, United States

Piano Pedagogy

If teaching is your passion, consider a DMA degree in Piano Pedagogy at the Texas Christian University.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Instrumental Conducting Wind Band

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer a DMA degree in Instrumental Conducting Wind Band.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
University of Gothenburg4,1(61)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 3% in Worldwide

Performance Practices

The Performance Practices programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in live artistic creation, performative inquiry, and practice-based knowledge production.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree

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