Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD Art and Design in Coleraine United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Coleraine United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,970
(c. USD21,704.83)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Belfast School of Art boasts the most advanced Art and Design research ecosystem in Ireland, acknowledged by REF2021 as entirely world-class (tying for first place in the UK). Ulster University's emphasis on practical and applied research resonates strongly in this field, with all Art and Design research impact judged as globally outstanding. The institution delivered the second-highest proportion of top-tier research outputs across Ulster University and ranks among the UK's top 20 for exceptional Art and Design submissions. External evaluations position Ulster's Art and Design program among the elite UK institutions for academic excellence, research quality, and staff participation.
Our cutting-edge facility sits in Belfast's bustling Cathedral Quarter, where the University serves as a creative hub for the city's cultural scene. The PhD program thrives in this dynamic environment, with dedicated research spaces integrated into the School's academic heart and surrounded by undergraduate and postgraduate art communities.
PhD candidates contribute to Intersections, our peer-reviewed journal available in print and digital formats, fostering cross-disciplinary partnerships throughout the nine Research Units of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. We maintain robust connections with cultural organizations, including partnerships with the Ulster Museum, national galleries, the NI Pain Forum, and leadership roles in AHRC-funded initiatives like Future Screen NI and Studio Ulster. These specialized centers merge industry and academic expertise in animation, film, gaming, and immersive technologies. Students benefit from outstanding resources, including new studios for screen production and virtual technologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master's Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,970