Applications are invited for a full-time practice-based PhD (via MPhil) studentship in the School of Art Design and Fashion.
Project title: The role and significance of artist’s led exploration in the contribution to the form and function of a place
Closing date: 30th April 2017
Proposed interview date: week commencing 15th May 2017
Reference: RS1620
A full-time, 3-year, practice-based PhD is available to examine through art practice, how artist’s led exploration can contribute to the form and functions of a place, by exploring new approaches to art, culture and urban development. The PhD student will be based in the In Certain Places unit on the university campus. The student will be encouraged to generate new understandings of the urban environment, enabling ideas to be tested in the city’s public spaces. The project will be set within the context of the current Connected City programme of creative activities and collaborative artworks, focused on places involved in the City Deal areas – a £430m 10-year infrastructure scheme within the centre and peripheries of Preston. The project will be able to build upon the extensive research, community connections and institutional support already generated by our researchers and artists over the past ten years.
Candidates should have an honours degree at 2:1 or above in a related area (or equivalent qualification).
International applicants require an English Language level of UKVI IELTs 7.0 (no sub-score below 6.5) or equivalent qualification.
The studentship is tenable for up to 3 years full-time [subject to satisfactory progress] and will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK/EU rates. International applicants may apply only for the full-time studentship and will be required to pay the difference in tuition fees. The successful applicant will be required to comply with the terms of funding. It is expected the successful applicant will commence on 1 July 2017.
Click here for full details and an application form.
For an informal discussion about the project please contact Charles Quick: cquick@uclan.ac.uk