Postgraduate Research in School of the Arts
Aligned with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences' PGR Strategy and the University Strategy 2031, our postgraduate research programme in the School of the Arts (SotA) is committed to educating the next generation of researchers. We are dedicated to equipping our PGRs with outstanding intellectual skills, empowering them to tackle global challenges in the creative sector.
Application process and requirements
The School of the Arts’ distinctive postgraduate research degrees (including MPhil and PhD) cover a wide range of research areas across the five departments: Architecture, Communication and Media, English, Music and Philosophy. Please click the links below for information on admission requirements and how to apply for PhD and MPhil programmes.
Please also see the Applying for a PhD page for guidance on how to apply for a PhD.
The Departments of Communication and Media, English, Music, and Philosophy also offer Masters by Research (MRes) programmes.
Throughout your research studies, the SotA Research and Impact Team, along with your supervisors and research groups, will provide dedicated support. We offer a range of excellent training opportunities at the University, Faculty, School, and Department levels, which will be communicated to you regularly. Additionally, our PGR Support Fund is available on a competitive basis to help support your academic activities beyond the University.
You also join the School of the Arts as a visiting postgraduate research student.
Funding opportunities
The below contains information on various funding opportunities. Please note that all funding applications are separate from your PhD/MPhil application, and each will have its own application process and deadlines so please ensure you read any relevant guidance carefully.
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Liverpool School of the Arts Doctoral Award (LADA) |
We are thrilled to offer the Liverpool School of the Arts Doctoral Awards (LADA) annually to high-quality prospective PGR students. Applications to LADA usually open around February or March. |
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AHRC: North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (NWCDTP) |
The University of Liverpool is part of the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership (NWCDTP) which has been awarded over £12 million by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) to train a new generation of skilled researchers. |
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ESRC: North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) |
The North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP) is the largest of fifteen DTPs in the UK, created by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). |
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University of Liverpool Scholarships and Funding |
The University offers several competitive scholarships, such as the Duncan Norman Research Scholarship and the John Lennon Memorial Scholarship, among others. |
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Funded PhDs and Studentships |
Occasionally, there are pre-defined PhD projects that come with funding attached (studentships). Studentships are advertised as and when they are available. Search for studentships currently open for application. |
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Scholarships Finder |
The University of Liverpool scholarships finder will help you identify the awards you might be eligible to apply for or receive. |
Research in the School of the Arts
Learn more about the cutting-edge research taking place within the School of the Arts.