Fine Art Prof Doc

The Professional Doctorate in Fine Art has been running at UEL for over 20 years. It is designed for artists working across a range of media and methodologies who wish to make their practice the basis for doctoral study. Unlike a PhD, an exhibition of artworks replaces the thesis as the main evidence of research, supported by a 15,000 - 20,000-word written report. The programme is designed for artists from the UK and abroad and is undertaken 3 years full-time and 5 years part-time. Students are engaged in any of the forms of contemporary art, including painting, printmaking, sculpture, film, installation, photography, text-based and digital work. They arrive with a creative practice to be analysed and developed rather than a research question or a project to be carried out. Work-in-progress seminars are the backbone of the programme, building critical, creative and presentational skills and peer support. Along with twice-yearly exhibitions within and outside of the University, students are given the support to develop their creative practice, professional practice and theoretical research to a doctoral standard. See examples of our graduates' work on our Fine Art Professional Doctorate alumni page.

Accepted QualificationsMaster of Arts Degree (MA) in Fine Art or a related discipline, an established creative and professional practice and excellent knowledge of contemporary art.International QualificationsWe accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

Overall IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening (or recognised equivalent). If you do not meet the academic English language requirements for your course, you may be eligible to enrol onto a pre-sessional English course. The length of the course will depend on you

International students: £6500 per year

UK students: £6500 per year

UK/Home: £6500 per year

International: £6500 per year

September 2026

Rolling admissions - apply early

• Stratford Campus, London, United Kingdom