MPhil/PhD in Art (Pathway 3 - Thesis By Written Dissertation)

We support innovative art research in fine art, curating, art writing and across disciplines.The MPhilPhD Art is a 3-4 year (full-time) or 6-8 year (part-time) research project, the pursuit of which may involve your already established practice or may require the development of new modes of practice specific to the project.Research degrees in this department have two elements: the research work that you carry out individually under supervision, and a programme of seminars and installations that bring you into dialogue with other research students and a wider community inside and outside Goldsmiths.Pathway 3: Thesis by Written DissertationThe thesis comprises a written dissertation of 80,000-100,000 words for PhD (40,000-50,000 words for MPhil), presented as an integrated whole.

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) the following qualifications:

• A 2:1 or 1:1 honours degree (or equivalent)
• Usually a Masters degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent research experience)

You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.