Overview

Unlike a PhD, an exhibition of artworks replaces the thesis as the main evidence of research, supported by a 15,000 – 20,000-word written report. The Fine Art (DFA) programme of the University of East London is designed for artists from the UK and abroad and is undertaken 3 years full time and 5 years part time.

Features

Students are engaged in any of the forms of contemporary art, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, film, installation, photography, text-based and digital work.

They arrive with a creative practice to be analysed and developed rather than a research question or a project to be carried out. Work-in-progress seminars are the backbone to the programme, building critical, creative and presentational skills and peer support.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research methodologies and Professional Development

Advanced Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Fine Arts View 69 other PhDs in Visual Arts in 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

MA in Fine Art or related discipline, an established creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of contemporary art

Exceptional creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of contemporary art.

Overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent).

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Tuition Fee

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International

16100 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16100 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6020 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6020 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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