Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Overview
Throughout the Fine Art PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll engage in independent practice and research, with research support from our academic supervisor team. This team can also include academic supervisors from other areas of the university when appropriate.
To complete a practice-led based PhD, you'll produce a body of creative practice, together with a written text between 20,000 and 40,000 words. Visit the programme website for more information
A solely text-based Fine Art or Art History PhD would entail a thesis of between 80,000 - 100,000 words.
Both forms of the PhD should show evidence of originality and be suitable for publication.
As a PhD student you'll also be allocated office or studio space.
We'll support you to produce work and research that makes an important contribution to your field of practice, including:
- painting
- sculpture
- digital, sound and time-based art
- drawing
- performance
- photography
- printmaking
- installation
- film/moving image/video
- art writing
- art history
You'll be encouraged to attend and make presentations at our regular fine art postgraduate seminars. These sessions aim to enhance research skills and encourage intellectual and practical exchange between you and our academic staff and visiting artists. You can also engage with research across the University to increase your awareness of cross-disciplinary potential and impact potential of your own research.
Fine art staff will encourage and support you to present at national and international conferences. You'll also be able to maintain and develop your professional career through exhibiting, networking and other activities.
Programme Structure
You'll benefit from the resources and opportunities available through the Institute for Creative Arts Practice. You'll also have access to the expertise within Culture Lab.
This is a multi-user digital media facility that supports interdisciplinary research at the interface of art, digital cultures, computing, humanities and science.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 135
TOEFL IBT: OR 100
PTE Academic: 76
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
A 2:1 honours degree or higher (or international equivalent), in a related subject. PhD applicants also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). This requirement, in exceptional cases, may be wavered if you can demonstrate you have equivalent research skills.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 46,100 AUD / year (≈ 24,400 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,058-1,872 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
