Children's Book Illustration - MPhil, PhD
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
This PhD in Children's Book Illustration encourages practice-led research that explores aspects of the art form from a high-level perspective. Students utilize personal creative practice as a research tool, combining it with theoretical inquiry to make distinctive contributions to the field. Supervised by experienced staff, students benefit from research forums, seminars, and access to dedicated illustration studios and other facilities. Upon completion, graduates pursue careers that blend professional creative practice with academic endeavors.
Program Outline
The program seeks research proposals that are informed by personal practice and demonstrate an ambition to examine an area or aspect of children's book illustration through a combination of creative and theoretical enquiry.
Teaching:
Students will be supervised and supported by staff who have published and exhibited nationally and internationally. The program provides various research forums that accentuate the discursive and interdisciplinary nature of research, including research clusters that hold regular seminars and informal presentations for postgraduate and research students, as well the Centre for Children's Book Studies.
Careers:
Many research students in this discipline are seeking to combine high-level professional creative practice with academic careers.
Other:
- Completion times:
- MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years.
- PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years.
- PhD: full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-6 years.
- Students will have access to the Faculty’s PhD room, where all doctoral students can meet up to work and take an active part in the postgraduate student community.
- Students will work within dedicated illustration studios that surround Ruskin Gallery, a unique space that shows a range of work including student shows and touring exhibitions of international standing.
- Students can also make use of other facilities, including printmaking and sculpture workshops, photography dark rooms, life drawing studio, and computer suites for video production and digital imaging, as well as four Mac suites with Adobe Creative Suite software and high-quality 27-inch monitors.
UK students, 2024/25 (per year): £4,786 UK students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year): £2,392 International students, 2024/25 (per year): £15,900 International students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year): £7,950
Overview:
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a global university with students from 185 countries. It is known for its innovative and entrepreneurial approach to education and research. ARU has been recognized as the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023 and has received a Gold award for the quality of its education in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Services Offered:
Student Life and Campus Experience:
The context mentions that ARU is committed to creating a vibrant and welcoming environment for students, staff, and communities. It also highlights the university's focus on providing outstanding facilities and opportunities for student growth.
Key Reasons to Study There:
Ambition:
ARU is academically ambitious for its students and strives to provide high-quality education.Excellence:
ARU is ranked in the top 15% of universities in the UK for graduate employment and has been recognized for its excellence in education, social work, and sports science.Collaboration:
ARU fosters collaboration between students, businesses, and partners, and its courses are recognized by industry and professionally accredited.Impact:
ARU conducts impactful research that addresses pressing issues and makes a difference in the community.Enterprise:
ARU encourages entrepreneurship and provides mentorship, support, and start-up funding through the Anglia Ruskin Enterprise Academy.Enthusiasm:
ARU's can-do attitude and infectious enthusiasm set it apart from other universities.Academic Programs:
The context mentions that ARU offers a wide range of courses, including undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research, college courses, apprenticeships, short courses, and distance learning programs. It also highlights the university's commitment to providing career-ready graduates.
Other:
The context mentions that ARU has campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle. It also highlights the university's commitment to sustainability, equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Entry Requirements:
- MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area.
- PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area.
- Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance.
- You'll be required to submit a portfolio of your practical work to date as part of your application.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test).
