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Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at York St John University

York St John University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Practice-led PhD enables artists, writers and performers to treat their creative practice as research and examine its contribution to culture and society. Candidates work with a supervisory team within the university's postgraduate research community.

Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Candidates review the literature and practice in their field, pose innovative research questions, develop a sustained body of research practice or creative output, and write a 25,000 to 50,000 word critical reflective document, examined in a viva voce. They audit a Level 7 research methodologies module in the first stage.

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Entry requirements

2:1 degree in a related subject. Master's qualification. Before you can apply to study with us, you will need a research supervisor. Your research supervisor will be an academic at York St John University who is working in a related area to your research. This is to make sure we are able to support you in your area of research. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,301 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full time; UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students. Page does not state per year; bench fees may apply separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 15,200 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full time. Page does not state per year; bench fees may apply separately. Source

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