Study Fine art PhD at University of Southampton in the UK,
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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.Main areas of researchfine artgraphic artsmediafashiontextilesart and design managementgames designhuman computer interactioncreative computingcreative technology

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
£20,500.00 (US$ 26,474) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

01/07/2027

Start date

September 2027

Venue

University of Southampton, Highfield Campus

University Road,

Southampton,

Hampshire,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You'll need to have a 2:1 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 extensive work experience in a related field.

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

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About University of Southampton

Ranked in the global top 100 and UK top 15, the University of Southampton is a leading institution with an excellent reputation.

  • Global Top 100 university
  • Over 10,000 students from over 130 countries
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  • Global No.1 business incubator (UBI Global)

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