For 2011/12, nine studentships are available with joint funding from Kingston University. Kingston University is a thriving centre for research in the arts and humanities has been successful in securing an AHRC Block Grant (Capacity Building) for 14 studentships across the next three years. The Faculties of Art, Design and Architecture and Arts and Social Sciences offer a vibrant and supportive research environment for students with a wide range of research interests. The awards are designed to foster innovation and interdisciplinary research projects are welcomed.
Available studentships
For 2011/12, applications are invited for studentships in the following areas:
PhD
- There are four awards available in design (including digital media, fashion, product, environment and architecture) and fine art practice.
- Find out more information about PhDs at Kingston University, including entry criteria.
Masters by Research
- There are two awards available in history of art, design and architecture (including heritage, museums and film).
- Find out more information about the Masters by Research at Kingston University.
Masters programmes
- There are three awards available, limited to students on the following programmes:
- Aesthetics and Art Theory MA
- Art and Space MA
- Curating Contemporary Design (in partnership with Design Museum) MA
- Design for Development MA
- Design: Health and Wellbeing MA
- Design: Product + Space MA
- European Arts Practice MA
- Experimental Filmmaking MA
- Fashion MA
- Fashion Journalism MA
- Film Design and 3D Visual Effects MA
- Film Making MA
- Games Development MA
- Graphic Design MA
- Illustration and Animation MA
- Motion Graphics MA
- Production Design for Film and Television MA
- User Experience Design MA
- 3D Computer Generated Imagery MA
- Find out more information about postgraduate study and how to apply for masters programmes at Kingston University.
Eligibility
Awards are fully funded at Home/EU level and are available for both full-time and part-time students.
AHRC eligibility criteria apply. See the Section 7 of the AHRC Guide to Student Funding (PDF) for further details.
Contact
Initial enquiries may be directed to the Graduate Research School:
- Email grstudentships@kingston.ac.uk, putting AHRC in the subject line and including the name of the member of Kingston University staff you wish to work with, the area of research you are interested in or the name of the MA programme who wish to apply for.
- Call 020 8417 3108.
How to apply
PhD and Masters by Research
Applications should include:
- a Studentship Application Form (PDF);
- a Reference Form (PDF) with two references;
- transcripts; and
- a project proposal of 500–1,000 words.
Applications and references should be emailed to grstudentships@kingston.ac.uk or posted to:
Graduate Research School
Kingston University
River House, 53–57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1LQ
Kingston University
River House, 53–57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
Surrey
KT1 1LQ
MA programmes
Applicants should apply online using Kingston's online application service.
Once the online application has been submitted please emailgrstudentships@kingston.ac.uk to inform us of your wish to be considered for a studentship.
Applicants should apply online using Kingston's online application service.
Once the online application has been submitted please emailgrstudentships@kingston.ac.uk to inform us of your wish to be considered for a studentship.
Closing date and interviews
The closing date for receipt of fully completed applications is 12.00noon on Monday 20 June 2011.
Interviews will be held between 1 and 15 July 2011.
