Arts

Here in the School of Arts we combine text and practice based approaches to research. With world-leading academics and research across our subject areas, we provide a vibrant environment for our large and dynamic group of PhD students.

Please see the degree routes section above for specific entry requirements. English language requirements If English is not your first language you will need to provide an IELTS language certificate with an overall score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element). As a result of very recent changes made by UK Visas & Immigration, please note we no longer regard TOEFL as an acceptable language test for entry to Oxford Brookes. This applies whether you require a Student visa or not. You can find more details on our English language requirements pages. If you do not meet these requirements you may be able to take our University English as a pre-sessional course. Application process check that you meet the entry requirements and financial requirements of the programme. explore our research groups and supervisory staff pages to see how your chosen field of study aligns with the research portfolio within the school. contact Professor Ray Lee and advise him that you are considering making an application. You are also welcome to contact particular academics to help you develop your ideas. formulate your research proposal. submit your research proposal to tde-researchpgr@brookes.ac.uk. For guidance on writing a PhD research proposal, download our research degree proposal guidelines gather required documents (listed below) submit your application through the Oxford Brookes online application system. If you are writing with a speculative research project, please direct enquiries to Dr Alex Bickley Trott to advise that you are considering making an application. We recommend contacting us with your research proposal before you formally apply. This can be sent to: tde-researchpgr@brookes.ac.uk. Gather required documents (listed below) Submit your formal application through the Oxford Brookes online application system. Each year a number of defined research projects are made available for applications. Please see the CoRA website for full information, and for details about the projects currently open to applications. The School also welcomes speculative enquiries regarding collaborative research project ideas. If you have an idea for a research project that could be supported by an individual or industry partner you wish to work with, we are happy to discuss this with you, and where applicable, help to lead discussions with the external partner. Supporting documents Research proposal Scan of your passport IELTS Certificate or equivalent (if required) - no older than two years from the proposed start date of your programme Scan of your final degree certificates already awarded Scan of transcripts Two references (at least one academic) - your references must be on institutional headed paper and be dated and signed by referee(s). They can be sent directly to the Research Administrator in the Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment in a sealed envelope, or emailed. Evidence of funding - if sponsored by an employer or government, you must provide evidence in the form of a recently dated sponsorship letter on official headed paper. If supporting your studies from private funds, you must provide a recently dated bank statement.

IELTS language certificate with an overall score of 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in any element). As a result of very recent changes made by UK Visas & Immig

International students: £18,500

UK students: £5,338

UK/Home: £5,338

International: £18,500

June 2025 / September 2025 / January 2026 / June 2026 / September 2026

It is recommended that you apply at least 6 months in advance to allow adequate time for your application to be processed (in the case of UK/EU applicants no less than 4-6 weeks).

• Headington, United Kingdom