Art and Design

PTE Academic: 62

IELTS: 6.5

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Design, Visual Arts

Overview

Research degrees in Art and Design at the University of Chester can take any form but it must be presented in relation to the argument of the thesis and demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate theoretical/historical/critical/contemporary context of the research.

Features

• The creative work can take any form but it must be clearly presented in relation to the argument of the thesis and demonstrate an understanding of the appropriate theoretical / historical / critical / contemporary context of the research.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

• The legacies of modernism and their reinterpretation through contemporary practice
• The role of materiality and embodiment in thinking, making and knowing
• Themes of time, place and cultural memory
• Participatory practice
• Areas of communication, cultural awareness, and identity within digital environments

Academic requirements

• GPA: Upper Second Class

English requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 91 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned; equivalent to the 0-120 score)
• PTE Academic: 62
• IELTS: 6.5

Other requirements

General requirements

• To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
• Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
• A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.

Tuition Fees

• International (non-residents): 29,504 AUD / year (≈ 15,627 GBP / year)
• Domestic (citizens or residents): 9,889 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)

Part-time tuition fees:

• National: 2619
• International: £7,814

Living costs

Chester, United Kingdom: 1,246-2,152 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Scholarships

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

• Care Experienced Bursary — Grant, 1500 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
• Carer Support Package — Grant, 1500 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
• Estranged Student Bursary — Grant, 1500 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
• Chevening Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Anytime
• Gypsy, Roma, Traveller, Showman, Boater Bursary — Grant, 1500 GBP, Deadline: Anytime
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 2026-10-07
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-30
• ACES Scholarships — Grant, 3500 USD, Deadline: 2026-11-15
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Grant, 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Grant, Various benefits, Deadline: 2027-02-28
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Grant, 6000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-31
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2026-10-31
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-03-01
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Grant, 1000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-13
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Grant, 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Grant, 3000 USD, Deadline: 2026-12-31
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Grant, 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Grant, 12000 USD, Deadline: 2027-01-11