Norwich University of the Arts' Research Degrees (PhD/MPhil)

Start your research journey in a supportive and creative environment at Norwich University of the Arts.

At Norwich University of the Arts, we have a commitment to critical creative practice and moving Research and Knowledge Exchange to the core of our mission. We encourage applications for both practice-based and theoretical research degrees.

Students can undertake either an MPhil or PhD, awarded through our partnership with University of the Arts London (UAL). You will undertake your programme of study at Norwich University of the Arts, with some seminars and presentations taking place at UAL as part of your Postgraduate Research (PGR) training. 

A theoretical research degree presents the research methodology, research process, theoretical/historical analysis and insights in written thesis. 

A practice-based research degree will include an element of your own creative work, for example, fine art practice, design, film, performance, photography. In such cases, the ‘thesis’ presented is understood to mean the totality of the work submitted for the degree, which will include the creative work itself (or its documentation) and a written text contextualising the research. 

Applications for entry in 2025-26 should be directly submitted to researchdegrees@norwichuni.ac.uk with supporting documentation. Final Deadline: Friday 28 March 2025.

Find out more about the programme, application guidance and funding opportunities here https://norwichuni.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/research-degrees/apply-for-a-research-degree/