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1.1k PhD programmes in Arts, Design & Architecture

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Louisiana State University4,2(37)
Baton Rouge, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music - Composition

The Music - Composition program at Louisiana State University is offered to students who show promise as outstanding composers and creative innovators. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
$29,770/yr
University of Oklahoma4,5(32)
Norman, United States Top 10% in Worldwide

Strings

The mission of the School of Music at the University of Oklahoma is to advance learning, teaching, scholarly and creative activity, and service. The school offers this degree in Strings.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$11,128/yr
York University4,1(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Art History and Visual Culture

This Art History and Visual Culture program at York University focuses on the Canadian heritage in the visual arts, including works of art made by Canadians as well as works that have been brought to Canada and remain here on a permanent basis.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$8,562/yr
University of Washington4,2(57)
Seattle, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Cinema and Media Studies

At University of Washington, our five-year Ph.D. program in Cinema and Media Studies concentrates on scholarship and research as preparation for teaching at the university or college level in cinema and media studies. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
10 years$33,171/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(92)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Text and Image Studies

We have outstanding facilities in the field of Text and Image Studies, from the holdings of the library from University of Glasgow, including the Stirling Maxwell Collection, and The Hunterian, to an environment that includes world-leading publications and journals, the hosting of conferences, and exhibition curation.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,313/yr
Boston University4,1(80)
Boston, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Music Education

The Music Education faculty at Boston University aim to prepare students to work effectively within contemporary music and education landscapes.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$33,382/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Music

The Department of Music at University of California, Berkeley is one of the oldest and most prominent in the country, bringing together a renowned group of composers, scholars, and performers. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign4,5(28)
Urbana, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Jazz Performance

At the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, we offer our graduate students a DMA degree in Jazz Performance

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
7 years$32,204/yr
Royal Holloway University of London4,4(59)
London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Drama, Theatre and Dance

The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London is one of three departments in The School of Performing and Digital Arts along with the Departments of Media Arts and Music. We have an international reputation for the excellence of our research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$30,017/yr
De Montfort University4,1(105)
Leicester, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Design Research

The Design Research programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced research expertise in sustainable design, product innovation, materials, and creative practice, enabling students to investigate design challenges through interdisciplinary and industry-focused research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$21,537/yr
University of Leeds4,4(54)
Leeds, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Design

Our PhD course at University of Leeds will allow you to become an expert in a specialist area and gain high-quality research training in Design.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$40,045/yr
University of Nebraska-Lincoln4,6(9)
Lincoln, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Music

The D.M.A. Music program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln offers emphases in performance (applied instrument or chamber music), composition, jazz studies, and conducting.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
8 years$31,182/yr
University of Roehampton4,3(59)
London, United Kingdom

Drama, Theatre and Performance

The Drama, Theatre and Performance degree at University of Roehampton aims to provide its research students with the opportunity to study in a stimulating, responsive, supportive environment, which fosters independent, critical thinking.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$24,432/yr
University of Kentucky3,2(5)
Online Top 6% in Worldwide

Arts Administration

Advance your career or academic aspirations by pursuing a PhD in Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky. 

Ph.D. Part-time Online
4 years$37,326/yr
University of Cambridge4,4(55)
Cambridge, United Kingdom Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Film and Screen Studies

The Film and Screen Studies programme from the University of Cambridge offers the opportunity to pursue doctoral study in a specifically designated programme.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$57,270/yr
University of Glasgow4,3(92)
Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Urban Studies

Urban Studies at University of Glasgow is widely recognised as a world-leading centre for innovative, interdisciplinary urban research with high international impact. 

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$37,313/yr
Manchester Metropolitan University4,3(143)
Manchester, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Design

The Design programme offered by Manchester Metropolitan University enables doctoral researchers to deepen their expertise while developing advanced research and practical skills in design and related creative disciplines.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$30,287/yr
University of California, Berkeley4,3(102)
Berkeley, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

History of Art

The Department of History of Art at University of California, Berkeley offers a two-stage integrated master's and doctoral program (MA/PhD) in preparation for college teaching, writing, and specialized curatorial careers. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$13,140/yr
RMIT University4,1(135)
Melbourne, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Built Environment

Through advanced coursework and research in the Built Environment course at RMIT University, you will develop sophisticated research, technical and critical analytical skills.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$25,960/yr
Politecnico di Milano4,1(116)
Milano, Italy Top 3% in Worldwide

Design

The Design programme from Politecnico di Milano  aims at educating researcher-designers who will contribute original knowledge to the field of design by tackling the problems and identifying the potential of contemporary society.

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

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