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PhD of Fine Art and Design
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Four-year doctoral research programme in practice-led fine art and design.
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
- Apply core concepts and methods in Fine Art and Design to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to design
- develop independent research skills
- submit a thesis with supporting practice
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Plan independent research
- evaluate scholarly evidence
- and communicate research findings responsibly.
Career outcomes
- Design
- fine art practice
- curation
- design management
- making or manufacturing
- company-employed design
- independent design practice
- education
- retail and marketing
- design research
- art research
- academia
Curriculum
- Research degree with no taught modules: students carry out an original practice-led research project under supervision in fine art and design
- develop independent research skills and submit a thesis with supporting practice.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or masters
- with a research proposal and personal statement.
Accepted academic background
Relevant undergraduate degree (2.1+) and/or masters; online application with research proposal (up to 1,500 words) and personal statement
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0
- TOEFL iBT 91
- Duolingo 130
- PTE Academic 76
- IELTS Academic 7
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
- Research Proposal
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Contact a prospective supervisor and prepare a research proposal if the program requires them. Prepare the portfolio requested by the admissions team. Prepare for the required admission interview. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £19,530 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Sheffield Creative Industries Institute |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
30 Jun 2027
229 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 30 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £19,530 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0, TOEFL iBT 91, Duolingo 130, PTE Academic 76, IELTS Academic 7. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.

