Director of Graduate School: Dr Beth Harland
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 6928
Email: Pgapply.FBL@southampton.ac.uk
www.southampton.ac.uk/wsa
Graduate School and Research Administrator: Nicky Stecker-Doxat
Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 6965
Email: Pgapply.FBL@southampton.ac.uk
Our students are engaged in a variety of practice-led research projects, supervised by academic specialists in their fields. You will join a lively research culture and have the opportunity to work in a range of related or complementary research disciplines, on site and across the University.
Key facts
Entry requirements: Good honours degree or equivalent, preferably an MA/MSc or equivalent in a relevant subject; IELTS 7.0 or equivalent for international students (other qualifications will be considered)
Duration: Up to 4 years (full-time); up to 7 years (part-time)
Assessment: Practice-led research: thesis includes practice and 20,000 word critical reflection. Other projects: 75,000 word thesis
Start date: October (but possible at other points in the year)
Intake: Variable
Applying: University application form with transcripts, research proposal, portfolio, references (please contact us to discuss your research proposal before applying)
Closing date: 31 July, but early application encouraged
Funding: Limited number of postgraduate bursaries; limited funding for conferences and other costs
Fees: See programme fees page
Additional costs: Researchers fund their own research, including necessary materials costs
Careers: Practising art and design practice in the international arena; publishing; teaching and further research
Find out more: School brochure and www.southampton.ac.uk/wsa