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MPhil / PhD in Art & Design
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MPhil / PhD in Art & Design

Royal College of Art

June 3, 2026London, UK

The RCA's MPhil and PhD programs in Ceramics and Glass offer an unmatched environment for practitioners seeking to elevate their practice to the doctoral level, representing an apex academic institution for material-based research globally. The research culture supports highly individuated scholarly and creative inquiries, expecting candidates to contribute to fields like public policy, materia...

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Apex academic research environment for material-based research; potential for joint study with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in the History of Design; pathway to academic and institutional careers; highly individuated scholarly and creative inquiries supported.

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Open to global applicants demonstrating high-level research potential. PhD candidates are expected to contribute to fields such as public policy, collections and archival research, material science, and speculative arts practice.

Dates & details

Deadline
Round 3, 12 noon (UK time) for September 2026 entry.
Programme dates
September 2026 entry (3-4 years duration)
Duration
3-4 years
Costs to the artist
Varies (tuition fees, living expenses)
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No direct funding

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