MPhil/PhD Art at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

We support innovative art research in fine art, curating, art writing and across disciplines. The MPhil/PhD Art is a 3-4 year (full-time) or 6-8 year (part-time) research project, the pursuit of which may involve your already established practice or may require the development of new modes of practice specific to the project. Research degrees in the School of Art have two elements: the research work that you carry out individually under supervision, and a programme of seminars and installations that bring you into dialogue with other research students and a wider community inside and outside Goldsmiths.

Faculty: School of Art | Department: Art | Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 6-8 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our researchers have been successful in many fields including galleries, museums, education, the media, the music business and academia. Many have continued to be successful, practising artists long after graduating, and have won major prizes and exhibited around the world.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) the following qualifications: A 2: 1 or 1: 1 honours degree (or equivalent). Usually a Masters degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent research experience). You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 27,500 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 3-4 years full-time or 6-8 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000177611062

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