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PhD Curating at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A practice-based PhD in curating in which students conduct sustained research in visual culture and curate a major research-based exhibition, accompanied by a thesis of about 40,000 words rather than a conventional 80,000-word thesis.

Faculty: School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies  |  Duration: 3-4 years full-time  |  Intake: January 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core components are a Curating Thesis and a Practical Curatorial Project, both 0-credit research components.

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Entry requirements

A good Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal of normally around 2,000 words is essential. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. English language for international applicants: IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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