Photography PhD
University of GloucestershireDistance Learning (UoG delivery), United Kingdom
Course overview
A photography research degree offers you the opportunity to explore innovative practice as research through the production of an original body of work. You’ll develop your practice from a coherent research process – demonstrating a critical appreciation of the context of production and siting. You’ll draw upon and extend existing literature and practices, and you’ll show that the research makes an original contribution to knowledge.
Alternatively, a PhD in Photography can be wholly historical or
Key highlights
- Practice as research through producing an original body of photographic work
- Develop practice from a coherent, critically informed research process
- Critical appreciation of the context of production and siting
- Extend existing literature and practice with an original contribution to knowledge
- Option to pursue a wholly historical research route
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 (6.
Scholarships
Alumni Award
15% discount off the course tuition fee.
Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in photography
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Professional photographer
- Curator
- Photography critic or writer
- Archivist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,350 | International: £5,350
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 University of Gloucestershire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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