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Doctoral Programme
University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Doctoral Programme
University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
SEP-26
1 year
Doctoral Programme
University of Hertfordshire
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
Select a an exam type
About the course
The Doctorate in Fine Art (DFA) is aimed at practicing artists and art educators working in various Art & Design disciplines, including but not limited to:
The DFA is a structured doctorate that can be undertaken part-time using a combination of online and on-campus research activities and supervision. This allows candidates to study in their home countries and to attend at the University only once per year. Candidates can also choose to attend for blocks of full-time study at the University, thereby shortening the overall duration of their studies, and playing an active role in the university’s research community.
The course philosophy is that practice and research cannot be separated. Candidates will be expected to continue with their art practice and to bring this to bear upon the research questions in the professional doctorate. The research output will include a written thesis alongside an exhibited body of art practice.
The programme offers expert supervision for your personal projects, and leads to high level innovative practice and a sound understanding of the artist as researcher. Students will have access to fully equipped workshops and technical support, and will have opportunities to engage with established research communities while they are on campus.
What’s next for my career?
Normally a postgraduate degree in a relevant subjec
Students living in
Domestic
£6,100 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £6,100. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£17,380 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,380. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£17,380 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £17,380. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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