Art and Design MPhil/PhD
University of Worcester
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Art and Design.Research at Worcester has grown significantly in recent years. We aim to produce research that is distinctive, socially and culturally relevant, and that influences national agendas. We continually strive to develop new areas of research excellence while, in certain areas, our work has already been acknowledged as world-leading.The Illustration team have wide ranging expertise in illustration and ...Read more

We welcome applications to undertake research towards MPhil and PhD degrees in Art and Design.

Research at Worcester has grown significantly in recent years. We aim to produce research that is distinctive, socially and culturally relevant, and that influences national agendas. We continually strive to develop new areas of research excellence while, in certain areas, our work has already been acknowledged as world-leading.

The Illustration team have wide ranging expertise in illustration and popular image culture, including book illustration, street literature, narrative illustration and the cultural history of illustration. Our staff have particular expertise in Performance, Sound Art, and Installation.

Key features

Benefit from the International Centre for the Picture Book in Society and the peer reviewed Journal of Illustration, which are both based at the University of Worcester.

Available as a full-time or part-time course (completed over a maximum of six years).

Students are allocated a pathway appropriate to their research experience and background.

All students are offered a wide range of optional training workshops throughout the programme, focused around a range of themes.

Where could it take you?

All research students must engage with the Researcher Development Programme (RDP). This is a core curriculum of training and development which provides you with the general and subject-specific knowledge. You'll also gain the skills and behaviours needed to support you in the completion of your research degree.

At the beginning of the programme you will be required to complete a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) in conjunction with your Director of Studies. This identifies the training that you will need to undertake, in addition to the mandatory elements of RDP.

You'll need to complete this training in order to complete the programme and to become an effective researcher. This TNA is revisited at the beginning of each subsequent academic year.

All students are offered a wide range of optional training workshops throughout the programme focused around the following themes:

  • Developing and Managing Your Research
  • Dissemination, Impact, Engagement
  • Completing Your Research Degree
  • Research Methodology Master classes
  • Data Analysis
  • Research Funding
  • Wellbeing and Personal Effectiveness
  • Careers and Employability
  • Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

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52/101
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64th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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88th

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Entry requirements

For MPhil: First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or an approved equivalent award or Research or professional experience which has resulted in appropriate evidence of achievement. For PhD: Postgraduate Masters Degree in a discipline which is appropriate to the proposed programme of study or First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent award in an appropriate discipline or Research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of achievement.

Tuition fees

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£4,950 per year

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£4,950 per year

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£17,400 per year

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Uni info

University of Worcester
University of Worcester , Worcester

Located in a historic cathedral city in the West Midlands and only 45 minutes from Birmingham, the University of Worcester is home...

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University of Worcester
Henwick Grove Worcester Worcestershire WR2 6AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Worcester Shrub Hill  0.9 miles away

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