Course summary

• Undertake supervised research into an approved fine art and design topic.
• Join the vibrant research community at Hallam Art and Design Research Centre (ADRC) in the Cultural, Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI).
• Benefit from sector-leading supervision, resources and research culture.
• Contribute to the centres research, 81% of which was deemed world leading or internationally excellent in the UK 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

This course allows you to explore fine art and design topics in detail while studying the techniques required for effective, innovative and efficient research. You’ll benefit from excellent facilities, ongoing support and future career opportunities – all with sector-leading levels of student satisfaction.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

Your supervisory team will include a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise and interest in your research area. However, much of the work for your degree will be carried out independently, and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed. Your supervisors will help you to define your research programme, agree any associated training requirements, and provide direction while encouraging you to develop as an independent researcher.

You learn through

• supervised study
• independent research
• workshops and seminars
• mentoring sessions

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• design
• fine art practice
• curation
• design management
• making or manufacturing