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Cambridge School of Art PhD programme

Our research degrees and supervision
Our postgraduate researchers and activities
PhD project opportunities
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Making your application

Find and contact a potential supervisor, find out how to apply for a postgraduate research degree, and explore funding options.

If you have any questions about applying for a research degree, we're here to help. Email our faculty's postgraduate research recruitment team at [email protected]

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Find out more about postgraduate research in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences

Why study for a research degree at ARU?

Expert staff

ARU submitted research in 16 subject areas in the REF 2021. Nine of these were judged to have achieved world-leading 'impact', and every subject area included some research rated as world-leading.

Find out more about our life-changing research

Support and guidance

ARU's Doctoral School provides a supportive research environment where all postgraduate research students can excel. Take advantage of advice, networking opportunities, and more.

Find out more about our Doctoral School

An enriching research environment

Benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, a comprehensive Research Development Programme, careers advice, and more.

Find out more about our research environment