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PhD in Creative Practice at Leeds Beckett University

Leeds Beckett University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Creative Practice route is aimed at arts practitioners. The written thesis is reduced to around 15,000-25,000 words and is accompanied by a substantial portfolio of creative practice that makes an original contribution to the field.

Faculty: Leeds School of Arts  |  Intake: 1 October and 1 February (some courses have one intake per year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Areas covered include film, fine art, fashion, design, music, performance and dance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Leeds Beckett research degrees (all schools): applicants submit a research proposal, a statement of purpose (maximum 1000 words covering relevant knowledge, skills and training, why Leeds Beckett, and how the research relates to career goals), degree certificates and transcripts, English language qualification evidence, a current CV and an academic reference. Applicants should agree the proposal with an academic supervisor before applying. Applications are assessed by a School Research panel on proposal quality, applicant preparedness and feasibility, and an interview may be requested. Offers may be conditional on completing a current degree or meeting the English requirement. Intakes are 1 October (apply by 31 May) and 1 February (apply by 30 September); some courses have one intake only.

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Intake: 1 October and 1 February (some courses have one intake per year)

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