PhD Typography and graphic communication at University of Reading

Programme overview

Research PhD in typography and graphic communication, with collections-based doctoral research pioneered in the field and access to internationally important collections and archives of lettering, printing and graphic design.

Department: Department of Typography and Graphic Communication | Intake: September (most students) or second semester | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research project using the department's collections and archives; students develop a PhD proposal within the department's areas of expertise.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally need an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or a master's degree in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic. In some areas, particularly the arts, humanities, social sciences and business, applicants are normally accepted only with a master's-level qualification. A research proposal is normally required for self-devised projects in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business; it is not required for advertised projects or studentships. Two referees and academic transcripts are submitted through the online application. English language (international applicants): IELTS 7.0 overall is required for this area. Recommended deadlines: UK applicants at least two months, international applicants at least four months before the start date. Entry is mainly in September, with a smaller second-semester intake. Requirements apply to University of Reading PhD programmes generally.

Requirements published at program group level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time PhD, Home/Republic of Ireland; based on the UKRI minimum fee, payable each year. Part-time is GBP 2,619 per year. A research expenses charge may apply for some programmes. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time PhD, International Band 1 (Reading International Fee Banding for PhD programmes, March 2026). Part-time is GBP 10,900 per year. A research expenses charge may apply for some programmes. Source

Intake: September (most students) or second semester

Duration: 3-4 years full-time; 4-6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/doctoral-researcher-college/doctoral-opportunities/how-to-apply

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