Develop your PhD proposal
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Find out about our areas of expertise, our approach to a practice-based PhD, and how we can help you refine your proposal.
Why study with us?
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Learn more about how we make a distinctive contribution to creative knowledge through practice-led, theoretical, and art historical modes of enquiry.
Fees and funding
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The University allocates around 150 entry awards each year in PhD studentships and bursaries, so there are many ways to access PhD funding.
How we support you
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You'll receive support from Reading School of Art and the Doctoral and Researcher College, which is the University of Reading's hub for all doctoral activity.
Staff
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Our academic teaching staff are leading artists, writers and curators. Find out more about their areas of expertise and current projects.