Art & Design, MPhil/PhD

Program Overview

Art & Design, MPhil/PhD

Overview

As part of our MPhil/PhD Art and Design, you will learn how to conduct rigorous and significant research (both theoretical and applied) around Design and Art-related disciplines. Your PhD will centre on a specific research area and topic that you will propose as part of your application. With guidance from your supervisory team, you will select areas to study that align with your project. You may also attend extra classes or participate in training events to support your research.

School

• Design

Location

• Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 Years years full-time
• 6 Years years part-time

Start month

• September; January; May

Fees

• Home: £5,006
• International: £17,975

What you should know about this course

• You will work with experts in your chosen field who will provide ongoing support and guidance
• You will be a member of our research community by being affiliated to one of our established Research Centres within the Institute of Inclusive Communities and Environments.

Course Outline

• Module details not found.

Course Team

• We are an experienced team of academics and industry professionals. You will join one of our Research Centres and your supervisors will be experts in your chosen area. Our teaching is informed by leading research and consultancy work.
• Some of the researchers and supervisors in the Programme include:
  • Prof Chris Pallant
  • Prof Ed Wall
  • Prof Benzion Kotzen
  • Prof Stephen Kennedy
  • Assoc. Prof Maria Korolkova
  • Dr Elena Papadaki
  • Dr Catherine Maffioletti
  • Dr Sophie Beard

Entry Requirements

• Applicants should have:
  • Suitable applicants will be required to attend an interview.
  • Provide a detailed research proposal of approx. 1,500 words (for scholarship applications, please see specific instructions in the advert and include the scholarship reference to the personal statement section).
  • Provide a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • Provide 2x academic or professional references.
  • Applicants are highly encouraged to identify and contact a potential MPhil/PhD supervisor. They will guide applicants through the application and help shape the research proposal. Where possible, include the name of the potential supervisor(s) contacted in research proposal and personal statement.

How you will learn

• Teaching: At the heart of this MPhil/PhD is the collaboration between you and your supervisors who are experts in your chosen area. Supervisors will guide you through the process of: Refining your research project and the outcomes; Outlining a plan, monitoring it, and keeping to a schedule; Guidance on obtaining ethical approval (if applicable)Identifying any extra taught courses and training events to attend in support of your research.
• Class sizes: Information coming soon.
• Independent learning: Beyond scheduled supervisory meetings, seminars, and other training sessions, you'll be expected to dedicate significant time to your research project. This will involve extensive reading, data collection, analysis, and ultimately the writing of your thesis. Our Stockwell Street Library and online resources will support your further reading and research.
• Overall workload: Your overall workload consists of contact hours (seminars, research group meetings and meetings with your supervisor) and independent learning. Full-time students are expected to devote at least 35 hours per week to their research degree within a normal working week. Part-time students are expected to devote at least 16 hours per week to their research degree within a normal working week.

Assessment

• You will need to successfully complete all mandatory training as part of the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme. The degree is awarded when you submit your thesis and successfully defend it by oral examination (viva-voce).

Fees and Funding

• University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.
• Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
  ---|---|---|---
  Home | £5,006 | £2,503 per year | N/A
  International | £17,975 | £8,988 per year | N/A
• Accommodation costs: Whether you choose to live in halls of residence or rent privately, we can help you find what you're looking for. University accommodation is available from £126.35 per person per week (bills included), depending on your location and preferences. If you require more space or facilities, these options are available at a slightly higher cost.

Careers and Placements

• Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build your industry knowledge and networks.

Support and Advice

• Academic skills and study support: We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre. Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.
• Support from the department: The School of Design provides pastoral support throughout your studies with us. In addition all research students are affiliated to a Research Centre which in this case would typically be the Centre for Spatial and Digital Ecologies and will be involved in Centre research, knowledge exchange and other activities.