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Art, design, media and fashion PhD

UK

What will I learn?

We're proud to offer a supportive and creative environment in which to carry out your work, and we encourage interdisciplinary engagement with other areas of research. Many of our PhD students have collaborated with colleagues in fields as diverse as archaeology, nanoscience, sound engineering, and the social and political sciences.

Winchester School of Art hosts PhD programmes for both practice and non-practice Fine Art and Design research. You'll be supervised by at least 2 academic specialists, who will work with you to identify the research skills training you need, oversee your studies, and support your career development. You'll also have access to workshops, dedicated study areas and media facilities.

Our postgraduate research community enjoys a wide range of social activities, guest lectures, seminars and research events. These provide opportunities to deepen the understanding of your research area, learn about your colleagues’ work and practice your professional skills.

Winchester has good transport links to London, providing easy access to a wide range of galleries and exhibitions, as well as professional and cultural events.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level)

Progression reviews at fixed points during candidature, research thesis or practice-led research thesis and viva voce (oral exam). All students must engage with mandatory seminar sessions.

Which department am I in?

Art, design, media and fashion

Study options

Full Time (2 years)

Tuition fees
£19,620.00 (21,37,721) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Winchester School of Art

Park Avenue,

Winchester,

Hampshire,

SO23 8DL, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, England

Entry requirements

For international students

You'll need to have a 2:2 honours undergraduate degree and a master of arts, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant subject. If you do not have a master's degree, we will consider your application if you can demonstrate work experience in a related field. English language: Band E, IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all components.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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