Overview

We offer a Contemporary Art and Activism degree at Robert Gordon University. Through a variety of case studies, it would seek to draw out what artists can learn from activists’ strategies, and what activists can learn from artists, based on a grounded theoretical understanding of the roles that both play in contemporary visual culture and politics.

Features

What have the consequences been of the recent “political turn” on contemporary art, and how have activists sought to use artistic strategies to convey a political message?

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

We welcome specific ideas from applicants for a potential research degree topic.

The University offers a number of potential self-funded topics in each School which you could consider developing your research project around.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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More details

There are no formal deadlines for you to submit your application, though we recommend you submit it as early as possible.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normal entry requirements are a first or upper second class honours degree from a University of the United Kingdom, or from an overseas University, or degree equivalent qualification, subject to the approval of Robert Gordon University.

Applicants holding other qualifications shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the proposed research programme.

Applicants will normally register for an MSc/PhD or MRes/PhD with transfer to PhD dependent on satisfactory progress. However, applicants who already possess a Master’s degree which includes a significant research component could be registered directly for a PhD, subject to a satisfactory research proposal, and clear evidence of research expertise.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17820 GBP / year

≈ 17820 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Aberdeen

United Kingdom

729 - 1069 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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