Creative Arts & Design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 137 Creative Arts & Design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Environmental Digital Twin for Enabling a Circular Economy

University of Strathclyde Department of Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management

Bridging the digital world and physical environment is essential for Industry 4.0, which is a top strategic priority for most technical and manufacturing organisations. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S B Birnie, Mr R M Millar

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

More Details

Taxation, money laundering and integrity risks and compliance challenges in the arts and antiquities markets.

Coventry University Centre for Financial and Corporate Integrity

The arts and antiquities markets involve a wide range of complex actors or stakeholders. This makes these markets vulnerable to a variety of risks, including tax crimes, money laundering, and integrity risks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A A Abukari

27 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

More Details

Knitwear longevity and regeneration

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

This project builds on work by Martha Glazzard and Claire Adholla about the sustainability of knitwear construction and manufacturing practices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Glazzard , Dr C Adholla

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

The Language of Textiles

University of Dundee Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design

This project aims to explore the relationship between textiles and the language that originates from textiles and permeates into wider usage, as well as the way that wider language affects different areas of textiles. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Glazzard

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Popular music, identity and community

University of Bradford Faculty of Management, Law and Social Sciences

Research Group: Criminology and Sociology

This research topic focuses on the extent to which popular music, of whatever genre, has meaning at individual or group levels. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Alam

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

New Vibration Speaker Development

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The Gel Audio™ Loudspeaker Technology that I co-invented produced high quality sound over a surface through the hydrogel. It was also developed and incorporated into an audio product called the Woweeone. Read more

Supervisors: Dr N Harris, Dr RS Salehiyan, Dr M Dorris, Dr K Goh, Mr SP Papadopoulos

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Architecture and pataphysics, the science of imaginary solutions

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

We are principally interested, in the present call for PhD applications, in the ongoing mutations of the practice of architecture as one of world-building, emphasising relations between architectural imaginaries and literary, media and scientific practices. Read more

Supervisor: Dr DJ Hales

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Augmented Audio Soundscape Design for Enhanced Experiences

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Soundscape design is an interdisciplinary field that has the potential to transform how we experience and interact with our surroundings. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BD Di Donato

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Interpreting and interacting with archives and collections from the perspective of the creative practitioner

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

This project is a collaboration between the Interaction Design Research Group and the Department of Music at Edinburgh Napier University. Read more

Supervisors: Dr IH Helgason, Dr H Medboe

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Designing Interactive Digital Storytelling Experiences

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

This research project will investigate questions around new forms of digital storytelling, with a focus on the creative design of interactive narrative experiences. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr IH Helgason

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Design for early detection of symptoms of anxiety and depression in university students

Brunel University London Design

Anxiety, depression, and psychological distress can have a severe impact on university student quality of life and academic performance, and recent studies have highlighted the role that the COVID-19 pandemic has played in exacerbating symptoms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr F Colecchia

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

“Why are models so attractive?” Exploring the use of physical and digital modelmaking in architectural design production.

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Moustaka, Dr DJ Hales

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

More Details

Research degrees in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries

University of Leeds Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

When studying a research degree in the School of Performance and Cultural Industries you'll become a key member of our academic research community - experiencing a supportive, stimulating and challenging research environment which will enable you to pursue your interests and achieve your potential. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

More Details

Research degrees in the School of Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies

University of Leeds Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

The research focus of the School allows us to offer expertise in a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including world-wide art history, critical analysis and theoretical cultural studies, as well as fine art practice in all media. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

More Details

Research degrees in the School of English

University of Leeds Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures

We offer research degrees at both Masters and PhD level. MA by Research (MAR). Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Undertaking a PhD allows you to develop in-depth knowledge and make a meaningful contribution to your chosen field. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) Arts Research Programme

More Details

We have 137 Creative Arts & Design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Creative Arts & Design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

We have 137 Creative Arts & Design PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships in the UK

Select your nearest city

Do you want hassle-free information and advice?