PhD Applications
Applications now open for research degrees (PhD and MLitt) in Design, Fine Art, Visual Culture and Education at NCAD.
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NCAD operates a rolling closing date for applications to undertake a research degree (PhD and MLitt).
Applications will be reviewed on receipt; and interviews will be organised and offers will be sent on a rolling basis.
Please contact the Admissions Office for further information admissions@ncad.ie
NCAD offers the following PhD Research Programmes (AD567)
PhD by Practice in Design
The PhD through practice in the School of Design entails a practitioner producing a body of work within a critically reflective frame of enquiry with the intention of extending and innovating an area of design practice.
PhD through Education
The School of Education has a broad research remit in art, design and visual education including all levels of educational provision and is especially interested in encouraging innovative research approaches.
PhD in Fine Art
PhD researchers in the School of Fine Art extend and develop a particular area of art practice through practical work, exhibition and discursive production.
PhD Opportunities in the School of Visual Culture
The School of Visual Culture is an interdisciplinary centre for teaching and research in humanities and social science disciplines with particular focus and expertise across the history, theory and criticism of art, design and visual culture.
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