MPhil/PhD (Central Saint Martins) at University of the Arts London

Programme overview

UAL offers MPhil and PhD research degrees across its colleges and institutes. Research at Central Saint Martins includes curatorial practices, biodesign, fashion history and curation, and performance.

Faculty: Central Saint Martins | Duration: PhD: 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time; MPhil: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September or January | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research leading to a thesis; applicants submit a research proposal of up to 1,000 words and may apply to only one research degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent; a master's in a relevant subject is particularly valuable; the qualification must have been awarded no more than 3 years before enrolment. English language: IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in writing and no other component below 6.0, or an equivalent UAL-approved test. Students needing a UK visa must study full time.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,820 a year (2026/27). Home full-time tuition fee per year (part-time £3,410 per year); writing-up status fee £1,125 not included Source

International applicants: GBP 27,100 a year (2026/27). International tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: PhD: 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time; MPhil: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.arts.ac.uk/research/phd-and-mphil-degrees

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