Overview

This Artistic Practice programme offered by University of Gothenburg investigates how creative making can generate and communicate knowledge through the interaction of practical work, theoretical approaches, and reflective inquiry. Research is situated within contemporary and historical contexts and focuses on a defined area of investigation connected to artistic work. The programme emphasizes the development of original contributions through the integration of creation, analysis, methodology, and scholarly engagement.

Key Facts

The programme supports both deep specialization and exchange across artistic disciplines. Doctoral candidates undertake independent projects while participating in courses, seminars, exhibitions, conferences, festivals, artistic productions, and international activities. Through sustained engagement with creative and analytical processes, students develop the ability to position their work within broader intellectual discussions and contribute to dialogues between artistic and academic forms of knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Craft
Design
Design Management
Fine Art
Film
Literary Composition
Poetry
Prose

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.

Language

English

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Göteborg, Sweden

Disciplines

Fine Arts

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master's degree, or at least 240 credits including 60 credits at second-cycle level, or equivalent knowledge.
At least 120 credits in subjects relevant to Artistic Practice.
Documented specialization related to the subject area.
Independent project(s) equivalent to at least 30 credits in a relevant field.
Documented ability to work with artistic practice at a high level.
Genuine artistic experience within the research field.
Documented interest in research-related questions and processes.
Documented experience of academic writing or equivalent qualified text production.
Equivalent qualifications obtained in Sweden or abroad may be accepted.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

PhD students do not pay tuition fees.

Living costs

Göteborg

Sweden

7552 - 13932 SEK / month

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