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PhD of Art and Design
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Cross-disciplinary major in art and design from concept to production.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Art and Design. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Product design
- Visual communication
- Information design
- 2D and 3D art practice
- Industry
- Academia
Curriculum
- Begins with 4.021 and 4.053
- Adds a third studio in junior year
- Four core subjects (design
- Art
- Computation
- History)
- Four electives across three themes and a thesis-preparation subject
- Leading to a senior thesis.
Entry requirements
Academic
- A master's degree in a relevant subject (an exceptional first-class bachelor's may be considered) and a research proposal
- practice-led applicants show a portfolio. English: IELTS 7.0 overall with no band below 6.5.
Accepted academic background
Master's degree (or first-class bachelor's) plus research proposal; practice-led applicants show a portfolio
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5)
- TOEFL iBT 95
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Qualification Certificates
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Complete the institution application or the authorized admissions process for the selected course. Prepare the academic records and course-specific supporting documents requested by admissions. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,960 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £30 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts |
| Department | Architecture Fashion and Textiles Jewellery Art and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Flexible |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | BCU publishes course- and cycle-specific scholarships, but the standard 2026/27 international taught Bachelor and Master awards exclude several postgraduate research, sub-degree and specialist courses. No applicable award for this qualification and 2027/28 intake has been confirmed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
30 Apr 2027
167 days leftProgram starts
February 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,960 GBP per year. The application fee is £30 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (no band below 6.5), TOEFL iBT 95, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.