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PhD of Practice
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
Practice-based PhD available in architecture, Design and creative arts, And social sciences and humanities.
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
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Practice. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Practice-led research careers
Curriculum
- Practice-based research project
- Presenting knowledge through practice where writing alone is not the best form
- With a supervisor
- Over three years full-time or six years part-time.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entry requirements are set per advertised project or by the school
- Relevant bachelor's or master's degree with transcripts
- Personal statement and research proposal where the project asks
- Postgraduate country equivalents on the international entry requirements page.
- Entry requirements are set on each advertised project or by the school
- Postgraduate country equivalents (UK first
- 2:1
- 2:2 classifications) are on the international entry requirements page
- No single published minimum.
Accepted academic background
Relevant bachelor's or master's degree with transcripts, Personal statement, Two references (academic referee from highest qualification) and a research proposal where the project asks for one.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Research Proposal (if required)
- Personal Statement (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £27,125 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Loughborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty or school requires confirmation |
| Department | Practice |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £27,125 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading).