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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Fine Art

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,400Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle University, the PhD Fine Art provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The Fine Art MPhil PhD offers supervision in a wide range of contemporary art practices, in Fine Art, Digital Cultures and Art History. The internationally significant research profile of our staff and our excellent facilities, have created a stimulating environment for you to undertake your practical or theoretical research. We offer the expertise to support you in producing work that makes an important contribution to your field of practice, including: painting sculpture digital cultures digital and time-based art drawing performance photography printmaking installation video We are stro... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £19,500 within three years, a 97% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Practice-Led Research Methodologies
Contemporary Art Theory and Criticism
Research Design and Critical Contexts
Professional Development and Academic Writing
Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice
Specialist Studio Practice and Experimentation
Digital Cultures and Time-Based Media
Thesis Development and Dissemination
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry requirements The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry. Academic entry requirementsA 2:1 honours degree or higher (or international equivalent), in a related subject. PhD applicants also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). This requirement, in exceptional cases, may be wavered if you can demonstrate you have equivalent research skills. Qualifications from outside the UK Select your country AfghanistanAlbaniaAlgeriaAntigua and Barbu

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,400

per year

Total Course Cost (36 months)£73,200

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£19,000£22,000£26,500
3 years£14,500£19,500£26,000
5 years£20,500£26,500£32,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
11%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
57%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Newcastle University

Newcastle University offers Fine Art as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#18UK Ranking
27,230+Students
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