Course overview
Enhance your analysis and research knowledge and skills at doctoral level, alongside developing advanced critical and independent study.
Study in our School of Arts & Creative Industries and benefit from our unique association with international art gallery Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), who are acknowledged across the sector as a leader in curatorial approaches and socially engaged practice. The academic and practice context of the School and MIMA provide the foundations for a course underpinned with strong research metrics and approaches. This research focus allows you to co-create and interpret new knowledge through original research, which is at the forefront of your area of professional practice or academic discipline. You are provided with in-depth knowledge of the ever-evolving ethical, social, political and practical approaches within the cultural and creative sectors.
Learn from an international and established academic team, and industry professionals with significant experience in both industry and academia. Build your own connections with access to international, national and regional networks of professionals across the creative and cultural sectors, further developing your advanced skillset to reflect sector needs.
Did you know that 80% of research entered in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory was recognised as world-leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021).
* Subject to University approval
Course details
Course structure
Core modules
Action
Analysis
Articulation
Methodology
Publication
Review
Modules offered may vary.
How you learn
Learn through intensive study sessions, using the MIMA Study Centre as a base, fostering a community attitude and supporting collaboration.
Lectures and workshops are delivered during the intensive sessions by a team of academics and professors, supported by visiting professionals.
You are expected to take a high level of responsibility for your own learning, with supervisor support, outside of the intensive sessions.
How you are assessed
You are assessed through a presentation and submission of project work. This typically includes reports, presentations, project research and development work, finished presentations and visuals. Each module has continuous informal assessments throughout the semester and includes a formal assessment such as a portfolio or essay supporting a research project.
The assessments are available and discussed from the beginning of the module and you are made aware of the learning journey and assessment structure for all modules.
Entry requirements
A master's degree and a minimum of three years' applied sector experience. You must also submit a short research proposal.
You will be invited to interview, where you must show you have recent and relevant study or practice in curation or creative practice.
International students require IELTS 6.
For general information please see our overview of entry requirements
International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting Your Country
Employability
Career opportunities
A DrPP Curating and Creative Practice provides a definitive and distinctive experience that supports you in establishing advanced research led practices. It also supports the understanding and knowledge required for developing professionally in your sector or beyond, including into academia.
The cultural sector is rich with creative management and leadership roles that a DrPP Curating and Creative Practice enhances employment for. The route offers a unique path for individuals across accredited museums, galleries or organisations such as local authorities, universities, historic environments and properties or trusts, with art, natural history or cultural collections which are accessible to the public. Opportunities may also lie within a creative role in a related sector such as media, environment, health or public services.
Information for international applicants
Qualifications
International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country below.
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Useful information
Visit our international pages for useful information for non-UK students and applicants.
