Practice-led Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

York St John University

Combine your research with your creative practice. Immerse yourself in your chosen specialism and produce research of the highest academic quality.

A Practice-led PhD enables you as an artist, writer, or performer to interrogate your work’s contribution to culture and society. It offers the opportunity to rearticulate your practice as research, and to gain the highest educational qualification a university can offer. In dialogue with your supervisors, a practice-led PhD will support you to generate new ways of thinking that can challenge outmoded cultural norms and social injustice.

Throughout your PhD you will collaborate with a carefully selected supervisory team and be part of an exceptional research community of postgraduate researchers.

When you choose to study with us, you will get plenty of opportunities to enhance your professional personal skills. These could include:

• Gaining teaching experience
• Presenting your research at conferences and events
• Participating in exhibitions and performances
• Engaging with further training
• Working with the community

Professional Development and training

During your Practice-led PhD, you will discuss additional training with your supervisory team. Your supervisors will help you identify your strengths and highlight areas for development. The University delivers a blended training programme that will help you to develop your research and professional skills, enhance your CV and your employability.