Overview

All our Fine Art and Design courses at Sheffield Hallam University are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Features

90% of our research in Art & Design was assessed as ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in REF2021. SHU is in the top 10 of UK universities for research impact in art and design.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Design

Fine Art Practice

Curation

Design Management

Making Or Manufacturing

Company-employed Design

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. The courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Undertake doctoral research on a programme specialising in practice-led approaches, with outstanding student satisfaction ratings
Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to become an independent and effective researcher
Benefit from excellent workshop, studio, and creative media centre facilities

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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

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Non-residents

17205 GBP / year

≈ 17205 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

≈ 4786 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees

Home: £2,393 per year

International/EU: £8,605 per year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 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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