Key Information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months; Part-time 60 months.
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before May 2027 (International); before July 2027 (National).
Overview
They generally offer feedback on your proposal and can meet with you to discuss the first draft if desired.
Features
- They have many areas of expertise and specialism, and can support research in other areas as well. They also encourage practice-based Art PhDs at University of Reading.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Exhibition Practice
- Curation
- Publication Projects
- Critical Art Writing
- Experimental Film And Video
- Performance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other Requirements
Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 41,428 AUD/year (approx. 21,750 GBP/year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD/year (approx. 5,238 GBP/year)
Living Costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,720–2,632 AUD/month. The living costs include total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.