PhD in Fine Art

Features

• The mode of study comprises: a substantial creative product (Exhibition and Supporting Work) set in a relevant theoretical, historical, critical and visual context; a written component (Dissertation = 20,000–40,000 words and Catalogue = 2,500–5,000 words) of equal importance to the body of creative work, recording and demonstrating a critical, historical, and diagnostic grasp of appropriate research methods and outcomes of the process and product.

Accreditation

Aberystwyth wins award for Outstanding Contribution to Innovation and Technology at the 2013 Times Higher Education Awards.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Research Skills And Personal Development
• Principles Of Research Design
• Ways Of Reading

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 88

Other requirements

General requirements

• Entry Requirements: MA Art History, or equivalent, and submission of a satisfactory portfolio.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent
• Other Requirements: Applicants should submit a full research proposal at the point of application

Fees and funding

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (Applies to you, Non-residents): 33,957 AUD / year (≈ 18,060 GBP / year)

Living costs

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom: 1,316–2,444 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Fine Art.

Available Scholarships

• AberDoc Scholarship — Aberystwyth University, Grant 20780 GBP, Deadline 08 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
• International Accommodation Award — Aberystwyth University, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (Merit-based)
• International Accommodation Award — Aberystwyth University, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Anytime
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — U.S. government, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026
• ServiceScape Scholarship — ServiceScape, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026
• ACES Scholarships — ACES Education Fund, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified (Merit-based)
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Junhua Li, Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified (Merit-based)
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Boustany Foundation, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027 (Merit-based)
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Amber Scholar, Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — IvyPanda, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026 (Merit-based)
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Voice Talent Online, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Salvado Law, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027 (Merit-based)
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Anonymous Hope Fund, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026 (Need-based)
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — IELTS from 6 to 9, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027