Study Art and Design - PhD at Birmingham City University in the UK, Birmingham School of Architecture and Design

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

A PhD in Art and Design will help you create opportunities to develop research skills that support professional practice, research and/or academic careers within the fields of art, design and the creative industries. You will study in a world-class research environment which enables both practice-led and/or entirely text based PhD research to be developed to the highest level. A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. You will also be supported by the wider research community in Art and Design and you will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences and symposia. Our PhD gives you the opportunity to spend time researching and developing a deep understanding of a unique area of interest whilst contributing world-leading insight to the academic specialisms in Art and Design at Birmingham City University.

Which department am I in?

Birmingham School of Architecture and Design

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,420.00 (US$ 19,914) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)

5 Cardigan Street,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7BD, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,420.00 (US$ 19,914) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected April 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

City Centre Campus (Parkside Building)

5 Cardigan Street,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B4 7BD, Central England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for our Art and Design PhD research degree you should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant subject area from a British or overseas university. Exceptional candidates without a Masters degree, but holding a first class Bachelors degree in a relevant subject area, may be considered. We also welcome enquiries from potential PhD researchers without formal academic qualifications but with appropriate levels of professional experience. If you intend to take a practice-led research approach to your PhD study, then you will expected to show your portfolio as part of the application process, normally at the formal interview stage

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