PhD Digital Arts at University of Kent

Programme overview

A research PhD in Digital Arts at Kent's Canterbury campus, based in the School of Engineering. Supervised research draws on strengths in web design and development, interaction design, social computing, mobile technology, virtual worlds, video games and time-based media such as digital film and 3D animation.

Department: School of Engineering | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent research under individual supervision, supported by specialised seminars, colloquia and the Graduate School's Researcher Development Programme. Research students work in a dedicated digital media studio with Mac and PC workstations, a photographic studio and a production studio with green screen and motion capture.

Career pathways

Graduates are in a strong position to build a long-term career in the discipline, developing problem solving, independent thought, report writing, time management, leadership, teamwork and communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 2.1 or above. A 2.1 or higher honours degree, or an MSc with Merit or above, in computing, multimedia and digital arts or a related design subject. Applicants are considered individually; additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account. International applicants: English language level Good (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time. Guide figure for new and returning UK postgraduate research courses; the 2027/28 UK research rate had not been set by the Research Councils UK Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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