Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown
Poole
BH12 5HH
Course contact details
Research office
Email:researchoffice@aub.ac.uk
Phone:01202 363334
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MPhil/PhD (Research)
- PhD
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 10/2026
- Postgraduate
- Main Site - Arts University Bournemouth
- Awarded by:
- University of the Arts London
Course summary
Research Degree supervision is offered within or across both theoretical and practice-based programmes in art and architecture; design including fashion and textiles; film and animation; and performance; where AUB can provide appropriately qualified supervision.
The format of study for a research degree (MPhil/PhD) is very different from a taught degree. As a research student, you will engage in a programme of independent research and/or practice based work. Following discussion with the Director of Studies you will be assigned one, or sometimes two, second supervisors with whom you will plan your programme of research and with whom you will have regular tutorials to support your study throughout your time as a student.
Your research may combine the practice, theory and /or history of your specialist area and you will be guided in your study to define clearly and persuasively what is original and innovative about your chosen topic and how best to present and disseminate your arguments and findings, whether this is substantially a written thesis or via a combination of practice (for example, exhibition, installation) and text-based critique.
Modules
See https://aub.ac.uk/graduate-courses/research-degrees
Assessment method
See https://aub.ac.uk/graduate-courses/research-degrees
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
Please see our website https://aub.ac.uk/graduate-courses/research-degrees
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) |
| Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall score of 180 |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | Overall score of 200 |
| PTE Academic | 54 | Minimum score of 51 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) |
IELTS, Pearson and TOEFL scores must be less than two years old at the time the course commences to be valid.
English language requirements https://aub.ac.uk/international/english-language/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £5720* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5720* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5720* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5720* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5720* | Year 1 |
| EU | £20710* | Year 1 |
| International | £20710* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £20710* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please see our website https://aub.ac.uk/fees/research
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