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PhD of Arts and Creative Industries
- London, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A foundation year for students preparing for arts, Media and creative degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Arts and Creative Industries can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Arts and Creative Industries Specialist
- Arts and Creative Industries Associate
Curriculum
- One-year foundation programme (120 credits) with four 30-credit modules: Creative London
- Skills and the creative process
- Creative directions
- And a major project and portfolio. Students present work in a professional digital portfolio and exhibition and progress to a degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Unconfirmed in the copies read
- Apply with a research proposal and find a supervisor first (Postgraduate research page).
Accepted academic background
Unconfirmed in the copies read, Apply with a research proposal and find a supervisor first (Postgraduate research page).
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters.
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements
- English test score and deadline on the course page and the international entry requirements page. Apply direct from the UEL site
- Which is free of charge. Check your email for the offer. Accept through the Applicant Portal and pay the tuition fee deposit (amount in your offer) or submit a sponsor guarantee letter. Complete any further assessment and receive your CAS. Apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds. Attend induction week.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,400 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £31,530 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Docklands Campus, University Way, London E16 2RD |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Creative Industries |
| Department | Music, Writing & Performance |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | International scholarships and discounts of up to 5, 000 GBP for self-funded international students, 5% Early-payment discount (International fees and funding page, Archived 2026-10-03). |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £17,400 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £31,530 GBP. The estimated living cost is £18,840 GBP.
A portfolio is required.

