Art and Design (Distance Learning)

If you’re looking to take your skills in art and design into
postgraduate research, the Art and Design (Distance Learning) degree programme
from University of Portsmouth can help you achieve your ambitions.

Within the School of Art, Design & Performance, our research explores visual and material culture, graphic and communication design, illustration and the art of the book, fashion & textiles, photography and the history and theory of art and design – and focuses on the role of art and design in social, cultural and historical contexts.

Our PhD supervisors come from practical and theoretical backgrounds and are well positioned to support you in various research programmes or PhD practice.

We encourage qualitative and practice-led research, using research skills such as historical research, semiotic analysis, user research, action research, iterative process and reflective practice.

What can a postgraduate research degree in Art and Design (Distance Learning) Art and Design (Distance Learning) degree programme from  University of Portsmouth University of Portsmouth do for my career?

Once you complete your postgraduate research degree, you’ll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.

Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you’re an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.

After researching with us, our successful postgraduate research candidates have gone on to impressive positions in academia and the private sector.

Current research

• Explore the work we’re doing across our 6 areas of research expertise in Art and Design: History, Theory and Practice.
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