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122 Full-time PhD programmes in Visual Arts

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Johns Hopkins University4,5(42)
Baltimore, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

History of Art

The History of Art graduate program at Johns Hopkins University is designed to give students working toward the PhD degree an encompassing knowledge of the history of art and a deep understanding of the theories and methodologies pertaining to art historical research. 

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$66,670/yr
The University of Arizona4,2(48)
Tucson, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Art History and Education

The Art History and Education program from The University of Arizona provides an interdisciplinary, theoretically informed, methodologically diverse two track PhD program: with one track in Art History and one in Art and Visual Culture Education.  

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$23,400/yr
University of East London4,3(139)
London, United Kingdom

Fine Art (DFA)

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.

Doctorate On-campus
3 years$22,884/yr
Monash University4,2(123)
Caulfield North, Australia +1 Top 1% in Worldwide

Art, Design and Architecture

The Art, Design and Architecture program at Monash University consists of an extensive, independent research project on an agreed topic, supported by a minimum of two expert academic supervisors.   

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$30,647/yr
University of Essex4,1(87)
Colchester, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Film Studies (Creative Practice)

 Our PhD Film Studies (Creative Practice) at University of Essex draws on this unique tradition, offering supervision for students in all fields of our wide-ranging staff research expertise, including an exceptional variety of approaches to mainstream and experimental practice, global cinemas, and comparative media.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$27,763/yr
University of Lincoln4,2(47)
Lincoln, United Kingdom Top 15% in Worldwide

Art

While studying for an MPhil or PhD in Art programme at University of Lincoln, students are expected to undertake independent research in an area of their choice, supervised and supported by a team of academics.

Ph. D. On-campus
2 years, 3 months$25,979/yr
University of Kent4,0(59)
Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 6% in Worldwide

Digital Arts

The School conducts high-quality significant national and international research and offers excellent opportunities for graduate studies, successfully combining modern engineering and technology with the exciting field of digital media.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$32,238/yr
Stellenbosch University4,4(123)
Stellenbosch, South Africa Top 5% in Worldwide

Visual Arts

The PhD in Visual Arts is a doctoral programme at Stellenbosch University that offers an opportunity for an independent, specialised and advanced research project that makes an original and creative contribution to the broad discipline of media and the visual arts. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$1,308/yr
The University of Exeter4,3(102)
Exeter, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Film Studies

The Film Studies MPhil/PhD programme from The University of Exeter is  part of a vibrant research culture at Exeter. Staff and research students regularly present their research in the Centre for Research into Film Studies forum, which also hosts visiting speakers. 

Ph. D. On-campus +2
4 years$32,911/yr
York University4,1(181)
Toronto, Canada Top 6% in Worldwide

Visual Arts

The PhD in Visual Arts at York University is a four year full-time program of study in which individually defined conceptual foci are materialized and disseminated through an integration of art works, research and writing. 

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$8,562/yr
University of Victoria4,2(25)
Victoria, Canada Top 5% in Worldwide

Art History and Visual Studies

In this research-focused Art History and Visual Studies program at University of Victoria, you will study art and the visual world. Join our vibrant community of students, faculty and arts professionals to undertake innovative studies of art, imagery and architecture, from ancient archeological sites to contemporary video games.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 years$3,997/yr
LUCA School of Arts4,4(8)
Brussels, Belgium

Arts

The Associated Faculty of the Arts at KU Leuven, in cooperation with LUCA School of Arts - Campus Sint-Lucas Brussels is responsible for organizing the PhD in the Arts program and awarding the doctoral degree in the arts.

Ph.D. On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
University of Missouri - Columbia4,4(8)
Columbia, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Visual Studies

The Visual Studies program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia has played a prominent role in the teaching of the visual arts in North America since Walter Miller and John Pickard first began lecturing on campus in the 1890s.

Ph.D. On-campus
5 years$25,924/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. On-campus +2
2 years$20,460/yr
University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,2(159)
Johannesburg, South Africa Top 4% in Worldwide

Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies

This Interdisciplinary Arts and Culture Studies PhD programme is offered by the Wits School of Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Ph.D. On-campus
1 year$1,908/yr
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. On-campus
3 years$20,460/yr
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. On-campus
2 years$1,973/yr
RMIT University4,1(135)
Melbourne, Australia Top 3% in Worldwide

Art

The Art course at RMIT University will provide the framework, the focus and the discipline necessary to conduct speculative inquiry in the field of art.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$25,960/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. On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Nottingham4,2(105)
Nottingham, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Cultures and Creative Practice

​​This Cultures and Creative Practice programme from University of Nottingham will be particularly relevant to creative practitioners from a broad range of fields who wish to utilise the time and resources offered by doctoral study to develop and critically reflect on their practice and enhance their careers in a relevant creative sector.

Ph.D. On-campus
3 years$34,661/yr

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