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  Art, Design and Performance PhD/MPhil


University of Portsmouth    School of Art, Design and Performance

Full time & Part time October, February Research Only, MPhil 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time (MPhil)/3 years full-time, 6 years part-time (PhD)
Creative Arts & Design (9)

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Overview

Within the School of Art, Design & Performance, our research explores visual and material culture, graphic and communication design, illustration and the art of the book, fashion & textiles, photography and the history and theory of art and design – and focuses on the role of art and design in social, cultural and historical contexts.

Our PhD supervisors come from practical and theoretical backgrounds and are well positioned to support you in various research programmes or PhD practice.

We encourage qualitative and practice-led research, using research skills such as historical research, semiotic analysis, user research, action research, iterative process and reflective practice.

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Entry Requirements

Ideally a masters degree in a relevant subject, but applicants with a minimum of an upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject will be considered. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will be considered. An online research proposal may be required as part of the selection process. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview.

If English is not your first language, you'll need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.



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