MPhil/PhD Art and Design at Anglia Ruskin University

Programme overview

Explore your research interests in art and design - from computer games art, to illustration and photography - supported by the expertise of our staff, on our PhD programme in Cambridge. Informed by your particular discipline, you’ll critically contextualise your work, clarifying both theoretical and practical research-based enquiries, and producing distinctive contributions to the research field. You’ll be allocated two supervisors, with additional staff members available if necessary.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027 | Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area. PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area. Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. You'll be required to submit a portfolio of your practical work to date as part of your application. If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: UK students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee: International students, 2026/27 (per year) Source

Intake: January 2027, April, September 2027

Apply through the official page: https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/apply-online?course=&route=r0008

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