Highlights
Tuition fee
17066 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
17066 GBP / year
5238 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
36 months
Duration
36 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
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Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

PhD Distance Learning at The Glasgow School of Art is a postgraduate research degree programme based in one of GSA’s four Schools: Fine Art, Design, Innovation and Technology, and Architecture, or through the Interdisciplinary Research centre.

Overview

PhD Distance Learning at The Glasgow School of Art  is supervised by a Primary Supervisor and up to two additional co-supervisors, one of whom may be an academic in another institution, with approval from the GSA. The programme offers full or part-time study, with a degree typically completed after three years (full-time) or six years (part-time), with the option of a further extension year (one year full-time or two years part-time).

What you'll learn

Distance students undertake their studies entirely remotely and participate fully in the GSA’s research culture through regular virtual supervision and engagement with online seminars, workshops, and events. While not a taught course, students benefit from regular supervision alongside a structured programme of researcher development. This includes training in research methods, academic writing, ethics, impact, and career development. Students are also encouraged to share and discuss their research through the GSA’s programme of seminars, symposia, and discipline-specific events. In addition to the GSA’s own provision, students have access to a wide range of external opportunities through the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities (SGSAH), of which the GSA is a member, and the UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE).

Programme Structure

Key Research Themes

  • Architecture 
  • Urbanism 
  • Sustainability 
  • Heritage 
  • Cities 
  • Rurality

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

More details
We accept applications for MPhil and PhD programmes any time, but applications received after 30th June will not be considered for entry in that academic year

Language

English
OTE
135
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • Glasgow, United Kingdom

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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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IELTS
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Online application
  • 1x Completed Research Proposal Form
  • 2x academic references (on institutional headed paper, signed and dated within 6 months of your application)
  • Transcripts of Previous Degrees
  • English Language Qualification (if applicable)
  • 1,000 word writing sample for all applicants (this should be a recent or new example of academic or critical writing e.g. essay, article, review)
  • Portfolio of recent work (if your application is for a practice-led PhD)
  • Portfolio of recent work if your proposal is for a PhD by Research Project, also known as a ‘practice-led’ PhD

Tuition Fees

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

    Non-residents
    17066 GBP / year
    ≈ 17066 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    5238 GBP / year
    ≈ 5238 GBP / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for PhD Distance Learning.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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