MPhil, PhD in Art and Design

Excellent research opportunities await at the Liverpool School of Art and Design, enabling you to work at the forefront of developments with leading experts.

Study full or part-time according to your other commitments
Choose from a wide range of subject areas (see Details tab for more information)
Complete your research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a Faculty known for its internationally-acclaimed research
Explore scholarship opportunities
Benefit from expert supervision and researcher training
Enjoy excellent facilities and great employment connections
The programme route you undertake will depend on your qualifications and experience.

Start date(s):
October 2024, February 2025, June 2025
Study mode:
Full-time
Part-time
Course duration:
PhD Full-time: 4 years, PhD Part-time: 7 years

You will need
Minimum of a 2-1 honours undergraduate degree and a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject
In exceptional circumstances we may consider applicants without a Masters degree based on the level of research training completed in their undergraduate degree programme and any subsequent research work
We also welcome applications from those with nonstandard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge experience and skills developed in the workplace or other setting relevant to the programme of research If you do not hold the standard academic entry requirements please use your personal statement to provide further details Nonstandard applications will be considered by the Admissions Tutors on a casebycase basis
Additional information

IELTS 6.5 minimum 5.5 in each component

RPL is accepted on this programme