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1.1k PhD programmes in Arts, Design & Architecture

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Birkbeck, University of London4,2(39)
London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Film and Screen Media

The Film and Screen Media programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London investigates the history, development, and interaction of film, television, and other screen media.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
4 years$21,921/yr
University of Liverpool4,3(138)
Liverpool, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Architecture

The School of Architecture at the University of Liverpool (LSA) is an internationally recognised centre for architectural and built environment research.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$34,123/yr
University of Rochester4,9(7)
Rochester, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Musicology

The Musicology Department at University of Rochester provides students across the Eastman community with creatively designed courses that explore the intricacies of musical meaning and aesthetics in widely divergent historical, cultural, and geographical settings.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 years$49,148/yr
University of Rochester4,9(7)
Rochester, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Music Theory

A comprehensive program in Music Theory at University of Rochester contributes to the education of every undergraduate Eastman student, with courses for the well-rounded musician, including analysis, style composition, improvisation, and music making. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
6 years$49,148/yr
The Open University UK4,2(159)
Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Digital, Material Transformation and Infrastructures

This Digital, Material Transformation and Infrastructures research area at The Open University UK considers cities not just as cultural and political sites, but also as sites where socio-material relations are enacted.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$17,102/yr
Stockholm University4,0(91)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Culture and Aesthetics

The Culture and Aesthetics programme offered by Stockholm University develops advanced research expertise in artistic, cultural, and intellectual traditions across multiple disciplines.

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

Sustainable Design and Innovation

Sustainable design and innovation research has a long legacy at The Open University UK. OU offers this research degree in Sustainable Design and Innovation.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$22,102/yr
Rutgers University4,2(56)
New Brunswick, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Music

The Music Department at Rutgers University offers a comprehensive music programme within the context of a public research university.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
$37,176/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Music

The South African College of Music at University of Cape Town offers training in a range of orchestral instruments, piano, voice, African music and jazz. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,649/yr
SWPS University4,0(56)
Warsaw, Poland

Fine Arts and Art Conservation

Embark on a creative and scholarly journey at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities with the Fine Arts and Art Conservation doctoral programs.

Ph.D. Part-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
York St John University4,0(59)
York, United Kingdom

Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy

The Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by York St John University combines creative practice and academic research, enabling artists, writers, and performers to generate new knowledge through their professional work and critical inquiry.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$20,460/yr
University of Milano - Bicocca4,1(152)
Milano, Italy Top 5% in Worldwide

Urban Studies

The international Doctoral Programme Urban Studies at University of Milano - Bicocca is networked with a number of outstanding European Universities: University of Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Delft, Lièges, London, Leuven, Oulu, Paris, Wien. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
3 yearsTuition not available
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Wits School of Arts PhD

The Wits School of Arts PhD at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is the highest qualification which a student can earn by conducting independent research under supervision.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
2 years$1,973/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Percussion

The UC College-Conservatory of Music offers students unparalleled opportunities to perform, learn and live in a thriving next-generation city known for its intense interest in the performing and media arts. This Music Performance - Percussion program is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,644/yr
Lingnan University4,0(8)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR) Top 20% in Worldwide

Urban Studies

The Urban Studies programme offered by Lingnan University develops advanced research expertise in urban studies through interdisciplinary analysis of cities, housing, and social challenges.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$11,993/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance

The Theatre and Performance department at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg offers a PhD in the field of Theatre and Performance.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus
3 years$1,908/yr
University of Cape Town4,2(164)
Cape Town, South Africa Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre

At the University of Cape Town, we offer our graduate students a phd programme degree in Theatre. Join us! 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
2 years$1,649/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Flute

The UC College-Conservatory of Music offers students unparalleled opportunities to perform, learn and live in a thriving next-generation city known for its intense interest in the performing and media arts. This Music Performance - Flute program is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,644/yr
York St John University4,0(59)
London, United Kingdom +1

Doctor of Philosophy

The Doctor of Philosophy programme offered by York St John University enables students to conduct independent, original research that advances knowledge and contributes new insights, policies, practices, or approaches within their chosen field.

Ph.D. Full-time +2 On-campus +2
2 years$20,460/yr
University of Cincinnati4,3(17)
Cincinnati, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Music Performance - Organ

The UC College-Conservatory of Music offers students unparalleled opportunities to perform, learn and live in a thriving next-generation city known for its intense interest in the performing and media arts. This Music Performance - Organ program is offered at the University of Cincinnati.

Ph. D. Full-time On-campus
5 years$26,644/yr

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