21 PhD programmes in Fine Arts in Europe

In partnership with Zurich University of the Arts, at the University of Reading they have developed a practice-based doctoral programme, the PhD in Practice in Curating. 

The Fine Art PhD programme from Newcastle University internationally significant research profile of our staff and our excellent facilities provide a stimulating environment for practical or theoretical research.

The Doctorate of Design (Part-Time) programme from Northumbria University provides both practical and theoretical content that reflects the professional requirements of your field, making you stand out to employers. 

At University of Reading, whether you have a clear research direction or just some emerging ideas, we can help you shape, strengthen and refine an Art PhD proposal.

The Doctorate of Design programme from Northumbria University provides both practical and theoretical content that reflects the professional requirements of your field, making you stand out to employers. 

The Creative Arts and Cultural Industries programme offered at SOAS University of London provides advanced training and research experience at a doctoral level in the broad areas at the intersection of the Arts and cultural production and the cultural economy.

Investigate a research topic of your choice during a period of supervised study and make an original contribution to knowledge in Fine Art and Design at Sheffield Hallam University.

The Fine Art programme offered by Anglia Ruskin University supports advanced research in contemporary fine art, enabling candidates to investigate creative practice, theory, and critical enquiry through original artistic and scholarly research.

The teaching of Fine Art at Aberystwyth University is now in its 90th year and our splendidly restored Edwardian building celebrates its centenary. The School is well equipped with large studios, print workshops, darkrooms, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, a MacSuite, galleries, archive room, and Museum.

The Artistic Practice programme offered by University of Gothenburg develops advanced research expertise in creative production, critical reflection, and practice-based knowledge creation.

The DPhil in Fine Art at University of Oxford is designed to support research in contemporary art making (through the practice-led DPhil) and contemporary art history and theory (through the DPhil by written thesis only).

The School of Creative Arts offers a Doctorate in Fine Art at University of Hertfordshire designed for practitioners in the field of contemporary arts looking for a structured research programme. 

The Arts Management and Cultural Policy programme at Queen's University Belfast examines cultural policy, cultural production, participation, audience development, equality, diversity, international exchange, cultural economy, governance, sustainability, and the influence of new technologies on cultural sectors.

The Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies PhD at University of Leeds involves three years (five years if part-time) of independent research under the guidance and expertise of a supervisory team. 

The Fine Art (DFA) programme of the University of East London has been running for over 20 years. It is designed for artists working across a range of media and methodologies who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study.

The Fine and Performing Arts programme offered by Lund University develops advanced research expertise through independent artistic practice and interdisciplinary artistic inquiry.

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

In the field of the discipline of Fine Arts and Art Conservation, doctoral students at the University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn gain in-depth knowledge of visual arts and artistic creation.

In this Fine Arts and Art Conservation programme at the University of the National Education Commission, Krakow, you will gain advanced, detailed knowledge related to this area of research.

The doctoral program in Fine Arts from Warnborough College is designed for learners who intend to develop and pursue professional careers in the arts that will require and combine a expertise in both Studio Art and Art History.