PhD/MPhil Art and design at University of Dundee

Programme overview

Research degrees in art and design (PhD, MFA by Research, MDes by Research) at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design.

Faculty: Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design | Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027). | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research themes: Digital Economy, Futures & Culture; Visualisation & the Application of Visual Thinking; Art, Media, and Visual Studies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a Masters degree, though they can apply straight after undergraduate study; work experience is not required but valued. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in Reading, 6.0 in Listening, 6.0 in Speaking and 6.5 in Writing (other English qualifications accepted; some nationalities exempt).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 24,720 a year (2026/27). Per year of study; Scottish/Rest of UK 2026/27 figure is an estimate; fees may rise by 5% annually; part-time charged pro rata Source

Intake: Starts: May, September, January (applications listed for May 2026, Sep 2026, Jan 2027, May 2027).

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