Sheffield Hallam University

Fine Art and Design

Sheffield Hallam UniversityCity Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Conduct a of intensive, supervised study where you will critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and demonstrate an understanding of suitable research methods.

Key highlights

  • Investigate a research topic of your own choice
  • Supervised study leading to an original contribution to knowledge
  • Research can focus on either Fine Art or Design

Entry requirements

  • Other English test — For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
  • IELTS: 7 — 7.0 All international applicants are required to show evidence (current within the last two years) of English language ability before embarking on a PhD. For this course, it must be at a minimum level of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in all skill components (or equivalent). For more information about the different

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer in art and design
  • Postdoctoral researcher
  • Practising artist
  • Design researcher
  • Curator

Cost of study

UK/Home: £2,619 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28 | International: £9,300 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Sheffield Hallam University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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