The University of the Arts London's research is located in all of its six leading Arts and Design colleges across London and within its network of eleven research centres and units focussed on particular specialist fields and cross cutting themes involving the full scope of arts and design disciplines and debates. The Textile Futures Research Group comprises of researchers from across Chelsea College of Art and Design, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London College of Fashion, at the University of the Arts London

Research Studentships are A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) achieved through individual subject specialist research over a period of normally three years full-time. Part-time research degrees are also available.

Entry Requirements 

• A master's degree in an appropriate subject is particularly valuable.
• Minimum entry requirement normally is an upper second class honours degree from a British University or recognised institution of higher education.
• In some instances applications may be considered with appropriate qualifications, professional experience or previous research.

Application

Applications should be received normally in the Spring term (January - March) for enrolment in October unless otherwise stated. On occasion application is in the form of CV and Research Proposal.

Supervision

Normally a research student will be assigned a minimum of two supervisors including a Director of Studies based at the college(s) appropriate to the area of study, with whom meetings will normally take place twice an academic term.

Academic Support

The Research Network at the University of the Arts London (RNUAL) provides training in research methods and skills and support for research in progress throughout the year, including an Introduction to a Research Degree in Art and Design, which generally takes place in September every year for new students. A research student may participate in the wide range of lectures taking place in any of the colleges at the University and will have access to all librarys/collections. 

Fees for the academic year 2007-2008

Full-Time Students      Part-Time Students
Home/EU £3240            Home/EU £1620
Overseas £10,095          Overseas £5250
 

Funding and Sponsorship

Listed below are a number of possible sources of funding for your studies:
Research Studentship: Home / EU / Overseas
AHRC: Home / EU (for EU fees only)
ORS: Overseas
Staff Development: Staff

Sponsorship

Applicants could also explore industry related sponsorship opportunities.
There are also a number of library reference books that cover wide range information on grants, trusts and awards that may be relevant to your study or circumstances.

For further UAL research degree information and funding, please look at http://www.arts.ac.uk/research/24.htm