The deadline for applications for a place on the research degree course in 2013/14 academic year and for research degree funding has now passed and the pages in this section are for reference only. Details on the application process for 2014/15 will be published on this page in October 2013. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Research Student Section (researchdegrees@arts.ac.uk).

We recommend that you use the website to explore the many different research areas in which the University of the Arts London specialises prior to making your application and consider each college and its specialisms carefully. You can consult college research web pages for further information on the research undertaken at the University:

• CCW Graduate School (encompassing Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Art):
• Central Saint Martins Research
• London College of Communication Research
• London College of Fashion Research

It is recommended that applicants use the staff research profile pages to identify and contact potential supervisors from the University’s world class researchers. The Academic Research Contacts at each College can also provide valuable advice and feedback on proposals:

• CCW Graduate School - Dr Malcolm Quinn (m.quinn@chelsea.arts.ac.uk)
• Central Saint Martins College of Arts & Design - James Swinson (j.swinson@csm.arts.ac.uk)
• London College of Communication - Dr Jennifer Tomomitsu (j.tomomitsu@arts.ac.uk)
• London College of Fashion - Anthony Kent (a.kent@fashion.arts.ac.uk)

Once you are ready to make an application please download the application pack and follow the guidance for applying. The Research Degree Funding Opportunities page provides information on the studentship funding available for the 2013/14 academic year.

Application Pack

The deadline for applications for a place on the research degree course in 2013/14 academic year and for research degree funding has now passed and the pages in this section are for reference only. Details on the application process for 2014/15 will be published on this page in October 2013. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Research Student Section (researchdegrees@arts.ac.uk)

• If you would like to apply for a place on the research degree course at the University of the Arts London, please complete - Application Form 2013-14.doc
  
• If you already have a place on the research degree course at University of the Arts London Funding Application form (Current University of the Arts London Students only) -Continuing Students Funding Application Form (Word doc)
• Application Stages (Word doc)‌

Completed application forms need to be emailed to researchdegrees@arts.ac.uk. You will receive a reply email from this address confirming receipt of your application within 5 working days. If you do not receive this confirmation within this time, please contact this office using the above email address without re-attaching your application or call this office on +44 (0)207 514 8187.

Please also ensure that the email containing your application form and supporting documents do not exceed a total combined size of 7MB, as otherwise it will not be delivered.

Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions document (PDF, 86KB) for further information on applying.