Key information
- Duration: Full-time: 36 months; Part-time: 60 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before May 2027 for international applicants; apply before July 2027 for national applicants.
Overview
This Practice in Curating programme at the University of Reading allows you to explore curating as a practice that is deeply involved in politics of display, politics of site, politics of translation and regimes of visibility.
Features
- As well as writing a thesis, you will be assessed on practical research outputs such as exhibitions.
Programme structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 69
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
The requirements for admission to the PhD in Practice in Curating programme are:
- a degree (Magister, MA or diploma) from a recognised university
- a portfolio and a written project proposal with a minimum of five pages, identifying a research question, key literature and methodology.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 40,788 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,823 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,693-2,592 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Available scholarships include the IFP Ambassador Scholarship (University of Reading; 3,000 GBP), Fulbright U.S. Student Program, ServiceScape Scholarship (1,000 USD), ACES Scholarships, Erasmus+ Grants for study mobility, Scholarships for PhD Students (19,000 GBP), Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship, $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship (1,000 USD), Voice Talent Online Scholarship, Dream Chaser Scholarship, Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids, Scholarship for students with disabilities, The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship, and Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme. Deadlines vary.
For more details and to apply, visit the programme website.