Course summary
A photography research degree offers you the opportunity to explore innovative practice as research through the production of an original body of work. You’ll develop your practice from a coherent research process – demonstrating a critical appreciation of the context of production and siting. You’ll draw upon and extend existing literature and practices, and you’ll show that the research makes an original contribution to knowledge. Alternatively, a PhD in Photography can be wholly historical or theoretical, conforming to the conventions of a traditional written theses. For some candidates PhD research enables them to progress their career by enabling their research to develop, and by establishing their research capabilities and credentials. The final resulting work can be submitted for publication or exhibition to appropriate contexts. For others, the PhD represents an opportunity to commit to a passion or interest that is both personally meaningful, and results in a high-level qualification. Researchers have the opportunity to study, discuss or exhibit their work, engaging with colleagues from a range of areas via seminars, symposia and conferences both on-line and off-line: or travelling to meet with key figures from the area you wish to immerse yourself in. Research Areas: Our current research community offers supervision in areas such as:
- Intuition, expertise and judgement in the capture and assessment of photographic images
- Indecisive Moments: an exploration of the photograph in relation to the temporal dimension of liminality
Entry requirements
- A Master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic - Candidates who do not possess a master’s degree that includes research methods training at an advanced level are required to complete research methods training - All applicants will be interviewed to ascertain experience, aptitude and current level of innovation, creativity and critical thinking. The interview will also be an opportunity to identify an appropriate supervisory team - EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent
English language requirements
International students will need to produce evidence of an acceptable score on an approved English language test such as IELTS. We run pre-sessional English language courses to help you prepare for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
English Language requirements
http://www.glos.ac.uk/docs/download/International/english-Language-entry-requirements.pdf
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £20000 | Whole course |
England | £20000 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £20000 | Whole course |
Scotland | £20000 | Whole course |
Wales | £20000 | Whole course |
International | £40000 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Gloucestershire
The Park
Cheltenham
GL50 2RH