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1.1k PhD programmes in Arts, Design & Architecture

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Film Studies

Join an internationally recognised group of Film Studies and Television scholars and contribute original research to this dynamic field with the Film Studies programme at University of Birmingham.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr

Art and Creative Practices

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

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,889/yr

Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based

Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$31,529/yr

Theatre

The Theatre research programme delivered by Brunel University of London benefits from a dedicated performance centre, sitting at the heart of our creative community and housing a fully equipped main theatre and studio theatre as well as rehearsal and recording studios. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$27,499/yr

Audio Engineering

On the Audio Engineering programme at the University of Surrey the primary goal is simply this: to make sound better. Our research combines elements of acoustics, digital signal processing, psychoacoustics, psychology, sound synthesis, software engineering, statistical analysis and user-interface design, with an understanding of the aesthetics of sound and music

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$32,756/yr

Music

As a research programme, the course does not have a modular outline. Each student receives close supervision on an individual and original project, which has the potential to make a new and substantial contribution to the field. The Music programme is offered at Bangor University.

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$26,286/yr

Digital Media Arts

In the vibrant and expanding Digital Media Arts programme of the University of Surrey, we embrace subjects that include: film, animation, visual effects, computational arts, video games, immersive media, digital acting, mediatised theatre, motion graphics, movement interfaces, performance capture, machine vision and interactive cinema.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
4 years$32,756/yr

Theatre Studies

This Theatre Studies course from Lancaster University could focus on one of a wide range of topics within Theatre Studies or on a subject that crosses different disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,491/yr

Film and Screen Practices

This research degree allows you to undertake a doctoral research project relating to film and other screen media, through theory and/or practice, supported by experts. The Film and Screen Practices programme is offered at University of Greenwich.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,207/yr

Music

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). 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,171/yr

Urban Development and Governance

The PhD on Urban Development and Governance at Erasmus University Rotterdam is a 4-year flexible trajectory programme that fuses urban management with governance.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$14,047/yr

Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing

The Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing course offered at Bangor University  welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work. 

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$24,938/yr

PhD in Music

Build on your musical knowledge and gain skills in research and critical thinking with postgraduate study in Music program from Victoria University of Wellington.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available

History of Art and Archaeology

Undertaking this History of Art and Archaeology programme from SOAS University of London is an intense and personally rewarding experience. 

Ph. D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$31,529/yr

Media

During the Media course from the University of West London you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and practitioners, and join a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of media. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,568/yr

Arts and Creative Industries

The School of Arts and Creative industries is an ideal place to undertake PhD research. You will join a small, vibrant and diverse group of PhD students and will be supervised by academics of international standing. Join the Arts and Creative Industries degree at London South Bank University.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
3 years$24,533/yr

Music

Within this Music 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. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,568/yr

History of Art

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

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$34,171/yr

Planning and Housing Studies

The professional doctorate in Planning and Housing Studies at Leeds Beckett University builds on the reputation of Leeds Planning School, first established in 1938.

Ph. D. Part-time On-campus
6 years$3,658/yr

History of Design and History of Art

The University of Brighton has an established reputation for pioneering research into art, design and material culture and is a recognised centre of excellence both nationally and internationally for design history. It offers this PhD in History of Design and History of Art.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,889/yr

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