Overview

Develop and implement a programme of research with experienced supervisors and practitioners in fine art, design, or film & media production, with research interests in health and wellbeing, physical and digital making, and social and political challenges.

Career

A PhD in Fine Art and Design at Sheffield Hallam University prepares you for a career in

design
fine art practice
curation
design management
making or manufacturing
company-employed design
independent design practice
education
retail/marketing
design research
art research
academia

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Programme Structure

You learn through:

independent study

project supervision

active research, making and exhibition (as appropriate)

practice-led research workshops and live projects

researcher development training events

presenting your research at conferences and seminars

participation in lively debate and discussion with your peers

writing and defending a practice-led doctoral thesis

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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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

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67

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Fine Arts View 19 other PhDs in Fine Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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130

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100

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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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.

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Non-residents

17205 GBP / year

≈ 17205 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

5328 GBP / year

≈ 5328 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time fees

Home: £2,619 per year

International/EU: £9,300 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.

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