You need to provide evidence of:
- A relevant undergraduate degree qualification (2.1 or above)
- A relevant masters level qualification (Merit or above). Note that studentship applicants must have all degree results in hand before applying.
To apply, you must submit a fully complete online application, including:
- A 1,500-word research proposal
- Information about exhibitions/creative projects and concise creative practice documentation, portfolio or website link/s, either uploaded to the application as separate document/s, or include in your personal statement.
- Degree certificates.
- Module transcripts.
- Details of two referees who can comment on your academic ability and readiness for PhD study.
- Sponsorship letter (if applicable).
All suitable candidates are invited to an interview and asked to give a short presentation about your proposed research. You will be asked questions about the project proposal and your interest in PhD level study. You are encouraged to find out more about our areas of research interest and expertise before applying. Potential supervisors can be identified through the research centre website linked above or by contacting the postgraduate research tutor for advice.
International Students (additional information)
If you are an international student (including non-UK European) see International Entry Requirements for guidance on entry requirements for your country.
All international applicants are required to show evidence (current within the last two years) of English language ability before embarking on a PhD. For this course, it must be at a minimum level of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in all skill components (or equivalent). For more information about the different English language qualifications we accept, see English Language Qualifications. We also accept successful completion (within the last two years) of a UK degree course taught in English.
If evidence of English Language ability is not supplied at application, an offer of PhD study would be conditional on provision of such evidence.
Students who are based overseas may be able to study for a PhD by Distance Learning, subject to establishing a satisfactory distance learning agreement, as part of the application process.
