PhD - Research Degrees
Arts University Bournemouth
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Course informationResearch Degree supervision is offered within or across both theoretical and practice-based programmes in art and architecture design including fashion and textiles film and animation and performance where AUB can provide appropriately qualified supervision.The MPhil/PhD Award at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL).If youd like to find out more, book a call with the Research team now.Course outlineThe format of study for a ...Read more

Course information

Research Degree supervision is offered within or across both theoretical and practice-based programmes in art and architecture design including fashion and textiles film and animation and performance where AUB can provide appropriately qualified supervision.

The MPhil/PhD Award at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is validated by the University of the Arts London (UAL).

If you'd like to find out more, book a call with the Research team now.

Course outline

The format of study for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) is very different from a taught degree. As a research student, you will engage in a programme of independent research and/or practice based work. Following discussion with the Director of Studies you will be assigned one, or sometimes two, second supervisors with whom you will plan your programme of research and with whom you will have regular tutorials to support your study throughout your time as a student.

Your research may combine the practice, theory and /or history of your specialist area and you will be guided in your study to define clearly and persuasively what is original and innovative about your chosen topic and how best to present and disseminate your arguments and findings, whether this is substantially a written thesis or via a combination of practice (for example, exhibition, installation) and text-based critique.

Because of the individual nature of your study, your requirements (for example, for studio space or other specialist resources) will be discussed with your supervisor.

Students will register for full/part-time study, in the first instance for MPhil qualification and, following successful upgrade through Confirmation, for PhD.

The MPhil degree is awarded in recognition of a systematic, well documented and well argued study which demonstrates a degree of originality and critical awareness. It should also demonstrate a distinct contribution to scholarship. It is an award in its own right or, alternatively, it may be undertaken as preparation for a PhD.

The PhD is awarded in recognition of a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding. The thesis should contain material which is worthy of publication or public presentation. The doctorate must represent a more substantial individual achievement and demonstrate recognisably greater depth than an MPhil.

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93rd

Entry requirements

You will normally be expected to have: An upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a recognised higher education institution. Also, a Masters level qualification in an appropriate subject to be considered for registration for MPhil / PhD at AUB.

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£6,000 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Writing-up fee: £990.

£6,000 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

This fee is also applicable to Isle of Man. Writing-up fee: £990.

£17,500 per year

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Students from EU

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Writing-up fee: £990.

£17,500 per year

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Writing-up fee: £990.

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Arts University Bournemouth
Arts University Bournemouth , Poole

Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) was founded in 1880 and is regarded as one of the UK’s foremost specialist institutions for...

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