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Research Degrees

Pursue your passion and become part of the next generation of postgraduate researchers to shape our world.

We encourage applications for practice-based and/or written research degrees in arts, design and media disciplines.

A written research degree presents the research methodology, research process, theoretical/historical analysis and insights in written thesis.

A practice-based research degree will include an element of your own creative work, for example, fine art practice, design, film, performance, photography.

In such cases, the ‘thesis’ presented is understood to mean the totality of the work submitted for the degree, which will include the creative work itself (or its documentation) and a written text contextualising the research.

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Start your research journey in a supportive and creative environment at Norwich University of the Arts

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Find out more about the students currently conducting research at Norwich University of the Arts.

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We welcome enquiries about applying for a research degree at Norwich. Interested in continuing your postgraduate research journey, but not sure where to start? Get in touch.

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