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A PhD in Art and Design from University of Huddersfield is a three year full time or six year part time programme of research, culminating in the production of a large-scale piece of work that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.

We also accept applications for PhD projects which are practice-orientated and which include portfolio submissions. These include practice submissions with written components. You will receive guidance from your supervisory team as to the percentage equivalents between the practice and written elements of your research project.

Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
This programme of research culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.
You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising of up to three members to advise and support you on your project.

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-14 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-17 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-01-23 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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87

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design Visual Arts Fine Arts View 67 other PhDs in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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59

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree or an Honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5050 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5050 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time per year:

National: £2,525
International: £8,000

Living costs for Huddersfield

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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