Art and Design Research Degrees at Middlesex University

Programme overview

Create lasting solutions to real-world problems with ground-breaking research, utilising the expertise and facilities at our School of Art and Design. As a research student at Middlesex you will be in a working atmosphere where creative practice and creative thinking is encouraged and will be working with and learning from high profile academics in curating, fine art, communication arts, architecture and design. You will have opportunities to gain work experience in curating, lecturing, events organisation and publishing with a range of organisations including the ICA, National Maritime Museum, Sir John Soane's Museum, Bloomsbury Publishing and Tate

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries | Department: School of Arts | Intake: October 2026 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The difference between an MPhil and PhD, in essence, relates to the contribution you make to existing knowledge on the research topic that you've selected.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Please see below for the entry requirements for each of the research degrees we offer: MPhil - We normally require a second class honours degree 2:2 or above. PhD - You will need to first need to enrol onto the MPhil and then transfer to a PhD once you've made enough progress with your research. This is typically after 18-24 months. ArtsM - We normally require a second class honours degree 2:2 or above or equivalent professional experience. You must also have current professional practice in the arts. ArtsD - We normally require a Masters degree or equivalent professional experience and recognition. Eligibility. UK and international students are eligible to apply for this course. Interviews, entrance tests, portfolios and auditions. Entry onto this course does not require an interview, portfolio or audition.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,400 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: October 2026

Apply through the official page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply-for-research-degrees/

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