Course summary
This PhD course allows you to undertake research in a specific art and design context. You'll join a dynamic and respected research community - 81% of our research in Art & Design was deemed world-leading or internationally excellent in the UK鈥檚 most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014). In 2018 our institute received sector-leading student satisfaction in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey.
How you learn
Your supervisory team will include a director of studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise in your research area. Much of your work will be carried out independently - so you鈥檒l need plenty of initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed. Your supervisors will help you define your research programme, agree associated training requirements and direction, and encourage you to develop as an independent researcher.
You learn through
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for international design companies and consultancies, in museums research, as research assistants, and in leadership, lectureship and research positions at other universities.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August 2025
Start date
May 2025
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus,
Howard Street,
Sheffield,
S1 1WB, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected August 2025
Start date
February 2025
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus,
Howard Street,
Sheffield,
S1 1WB, NORTHERN ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Sheffield Hallam has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023 for outstanding support for student success and progression.