Top PHD in Arts Colleges & Universities in UK in 2026 - Fees, Rankings & Eligibility
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#1University of Cambridge logo

University of Cambridge, Cambridge

England, Uk21%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $54.3K/Yr (£40,820/Yr)Admission Ph.D History of ArtIELTS7.5$66.9K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.7/10(6 Users)
#2University of Bristol logo

University of Bristol, Bristol

England, Uk12%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29.1K/Yr (£21,900/Yr)Living$12.9K/Yr (£9,720/Yr)Admission Ph.D History of ArtIELTS6.5PTE67$29.1K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.3/10(17 Users)
#3University of Birmingham logo

University of Birmingham, Birmingham

England, Uk13%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $29K/Yr (£21,840/Yr)Living$11.6K/Yr (£8,694/Yr)Admission Ph.D Drama and Theatre StudiesGRE298TOEFL80PTE60$29K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.0/10(27 Users)
#4University of Southampton logo

University of Southampton, Southampton

England, Uk77%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.5K/Yr (£19,200/Yr)Admission Ph.D FilmIELTS6.5$25.5K/Yr
Course duration: 4 years
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9.0/10(16 Users)
#5Queen Mary, University of London logo

Queen Mary, University of London, London

England, Uk44%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $14.1K/Yr (£10,626/Yr)Living$8.7K/Yr (£6,571/Yr)Admission Ph.D Film StudiesTOEFL100PTE68--
Course duration: 3 years
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7.3/10(25 Users)
#6Newcastle University logo

Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne

England, Uk87%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $30.3K/Yr (£22,800/Yr)Admission Ph.D FilmIELTS7.0PTE69$30.3K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.3/10(19 Users)
#7University of York logo

University of York, York

England, Uk79%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $31.8K/Yr (£23,900/Yr)Living$10.2K/Yr (£7,657/Yr)Admission Ph.D History of ArtTOEFL87PTE61$31.8K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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5.7/10(12 Users)
#8Cardiff University logo

Cardiff University, Cardiff

Wales, Uk20%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.5K/Yr (£26,700/Yr)Living$11.5K/Yr (£8,670/Yr)Admission Ph.D CompositionIELTS6.5PTE62$35.5K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.0/10(20 Users)
#9University of Essex logo

University of Essex, Colchester

England, Uk74%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $24.9K/Yr (£18,750/Yr)Living$2.8K/Yr (£2,100/Yr)Admission Ph.D Theatre Studies - Playwriti...IELTS6PTE58$24.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.7/10(8 Users)
#10University of Kent logo

University of Kent, Canterbury

England, Uk39%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $28.5K/Yr (£21,400/Yr)Living$24.8K/Yr (£18,624/Yr)Admission Ph.D Digital ArtsIELTS6PTE68$31.3K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.7/10(5 Users)
#11Bangor University logo

Bangor University, Bangor

Wales, Uk41%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.3K/Yr (£17,500/Yr)Living$19.8K/Yr (£14,904/Yr)Admission Ph.D Professional Writing, (Film...IELTS6.5$23.3K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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9.3/10(4 Users)
#12Goldsmiths, University of London logo

Goldsmiths, University of London, London

England, Uk59%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $35.7K/Yr (£26,840/Yr)Living$27.8K/Yr (£20,874/Yr)Admission Ph.D Arts & Computational Techno...IELTS7$35.7K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#13Aberystwyth University logo

Aberystwyth University, Aberystwyth

Wales, Uk94%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.9K/Yr (£17,200/Yr)Living$11K/Yr (£8,288/Yr)Admission Ph.D Theatre, Film and Televisio...IELTS7$22.9K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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#14Anglia Ruskin University logo

Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge

England, Uk52%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $22.2K/Yr (£16,700/Yr)Living$9.1K/Yr (£6,871/Yr)Admission Ph.D Children's Book Illustratio...Duolingo120IELTS6.5PTE61$22.2K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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7.2/10(2 Users)
#15University of Lincoln logo

University of Lincoln, Lincoln

England, Uk70%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $25.1K/Yr (£18,900/Yr)Admission Ph.D Performing Arts Research Op...IELTS6.5PTE70$25.1K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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8.3/10(1 User)
#16University for the Creative Arts logo

University for the Creative Arts, Farnham

England, Uk40%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $23.3K/Yr (£17,500/Yr)Living$13.8K/Yr (£10,410/Yr)Admission Ph.D Communication Design and Cr...IELTS7$23.3K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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5.7/10(1 User)
#17Lancaster University - Management School logo

Lancaster University - Management School, Lancaster

England, Uk19%Acceptance Rate
Tuition:  $43.1K/Yr (£32,400/Yr)Admission Ph.D FilmIELTS7.5$43.1K/Yr
Course duration: 3 years
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6.7/10(2 Users)