Research projects in Art and Design can lead to either a written thesis or one that combines critical writing with artistic, creative and/or professional practice.
Art and Design
We welcome proposals for postgraduate research in all of these areas
- Aesthetics and representation
- Applied design
- Digital art and technology
- Land, water and the visual arts
- Moving image arts
- Sonic art and sound installation
- Visual communication
- Art, creativity and mental health
- Art and consciousness
- Photography
- Interactive art and design
- Transdisciplinary methodologies in the arts, sciences and humanities
- Live art and performance art
- Museology and critical theory
- Art history
Postgraduate research opportunities
Although you can do research in any of the areas above, you may wish to look at these programmes:
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ResM Art, Design and Architecture (Full-time, Part-time route available)
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ResM Art History (Full-time, Part-time route available)
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MPhil/PhD Art and Media (Full-time, Part-time route available)
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MPhil/PhD Performing Arts (Full-time, Part-time route available)
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MPhil/PhD Transtechnology Research (Full-time, Part-time route available)
Postgraduate Research Coordinators
If you are thinking about becoming a postgraduate researcher at the University of Plymouth, you are welcome to contact the Postgraduate Research Coordinators in your field of interest.
They will discuss potential supervisors with you and answer any questions you might have about embarking on a research degree in their research area.
Find out who to contact and how they can help you