| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
Program Overview
The MPhil/PhD in Arts at Oxford Brookes University fosters research in a diverse range of disciplines, offering text and practice-based approaches. The program provides a collaborative environment with research groups and industry connections. Students can pursue an MPhil with the potential to transfer to a PhD, a direct PhD, or a PhD by submitting published work. Previous research projects have explored topics such as arts practice, publishing, and music historiography.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MPhil or PhD or PhD by Published Work in Arts at Oxford Brookes University offers research opportunities in a dynamic and thriving environment. The program combines text and practice-based approaches to research across various subject areas. The program's goal is to provide a vibrant environment for its PhD students.
Other:
The School of Arts has extensive links with over 90 universities worldwide and collaborates closely with industry and practice. These links offer opportunities for collaborative research, exchanges, overseas study, and more. The program offers three different degree routes: During this route, students will critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic, demonstrate an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen field, and present and defend a substantial thesis by oral examination.
- PhD by published work: This route is available to candidates whose submitted work reflects the same academic standards as those which operate for a traditional PhD based upon an approved programme of supervised research, forms a coherent programme of research, demonstrates the use of appropriate research methodology, and makes an original and sufficient contribution to the present state of knowledge in a particular field to the satisfaction of the examiners. Applicants should normally have had some prior association with Oxford Brookes University. Previous PhD research has included:
- Arts practice as research
- Audiences studies
- Contemporary and Experimental Musical Composition and Improvisational processes
- Contemporary practices in arts and museum management
- Film History
- Film Theory
- International, Strategy, Policy and Development: Studies of contemporary publishing in local, regional and national contexts, issues of development and publishing.
- Kinetic sculpture and installation
- Opera
- Operatic Culture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Music in 19th-century culture; Music and national identities; Reception studies, canon formation and music historiography
- Music, gender and religion in the early modern period
- Popular music and popular song
- Public art and site specific installation
- Social Sculpture
- Sound Art and Sonic Art
- The Culture and History of Publishing
|-------------- |----------------- | | Tuition Fees | Home (UK) full time £4,712
Home (UK) part time £2,356
International full time £16,300
International part time £8,150 | | Home Fees | £4712 per year | | International fees | £ 16300 per year | | Payment | Tuition fee instalments for the semester are due by the Monday of week 1 of each semester. If the leaving date is after week 4, full fees for the semester are payable. |
Oxford Brookes University: A Summary
Overview:
Oxford Brookes University is a public university located in Oxford, England. It is known for its strong academic reputation, particularly in areas like business, law, and health sciences. The university boasts a diverse student body and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Services Offered:
Oxford Brookes University provides a comprehensive range of services to its students, including:
Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options are available to students.Support and Wellbeing:
The university offers a variety of support services, including academic advising, career counseling, and mental health resources.Student Life:
Students can participate in a variety of clubs, societies, and sports teams.Library Services:
The university library provides access to a vast collection of books, journals, and online resources.IT Services:
Students have access to computer labs, wireless internet, and other IT support services.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Oxford Brookes University offers a vibrant and engaging campus experience. Students can enjoy:
Oxford City:
The university is located in the historic city of Oxford, which offers a wealth of cultural attractions, museums, and shops.Campus Activities:
Students can participate in a variety of clubs, societies, and sports teams.Brookes Union:
The student union provides a range of services and activities, including social events, volunteering opportunities, and representation for students.Sports:
The university has a strong sports program, with facilities for a variety of sports.Key Reasons to Study There:
Strong Academic Reputation:
Oxford Brookes University is consistently ranked highly in national and international rankings.Diverse Student Body:
The university attracts students from all over the world, creating a diverse and enriching learning environment.Excellent Career Prospects:
The university has a strong track record of preparing graduates for successful careers.Location:
Oxford is a beautiful and historic city, offering a unique and stimulating environment for students.Academic Programs:
Oxford Brookes University offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including:
Business and Law:
The university is known for its strong programs in business, finance, and law.Health Sciences:
The university offers a variety of programs in nursing, midwifery, and other health-related fields.Arts and Humanities:
The university offers programs in subjects such as English, history, and creative writing.Science and Technology:
The university offers programs in subjects such as engineering, computer science, and environmental science.Entry Requirements:
- MPhil (with possibility of transfer to PhD):
- A first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
- A relevant master's qualification
- Or an equivalent qualification.
- Applications from those holding qualifications other than the above will be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the work proposed.
- PhD direct:
- A recent master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the proposed research. The master's needs to have included research training and a research project.
- In exceptional cases, applicants who have a good honours degree (or equivalent) may apply for direct registration to a PhD if they have appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
- PhD by Published Work:
- A first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
- A relevant master's qualification
- Or an equivalent qualification.
- Applications from those holding qualifications other than the above will be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the work proposed.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- If English is not your first language you will need to provide an IELTS language certificate with an overall score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element). This applies whether you require a Student visa or not.
