Fine Art MPhil/PhD/PhD by Published works at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This research degree can build on your established practice or support the development of new creative methods. Based in our Research Centre for Art and Design, graduates go on to build careers as practising artists or move into further academic research.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Art and Design | Duration: MPhil: Full Time 12 months - 3 years or Part Time 30 months - 5 years; PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years; PhD by Published Works: Part Time 1 year - 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: October, March | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Fine Art PhD programme is a way for you to develop your specialism and improve your technical skills. While developing and setting up research projects, you will initially receive general, discipline based and project specific training so that you can go on to conduct your research work effectively and independently.

Career pathways

Successful defence of the final thesis will provide the researcher with the highest qualification that any UK university can award and offer an excellent opportunity to move into higher management positions within the industry. Our students have progressed to a wide range of areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We expect all applicants to have a good first degree at 2.1 or 1:1 Honours degree from a UK university (or equivalent), and usually to have a Masters degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent research experience). English language: You will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme. Applications with IELTS lower than 5.5 in all components will not be considered. Various English language qualifications are acceptable.

Domestic applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 16,850 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: October, March

Duration: MPhil: Full Time 12 months - 3 years or Part Time 30 months - 5 years; PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 ye

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/postgraduate/how-to-apply/research-degrees/

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