International students required to evidence their English language proficiency by sitting a Secure English Language Test (SELT) will be asked to complete an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test taken at a UKVI approved test. Our current requirement for doctoral study is IELTS for UKVI (Academic) with 6.5 overall and no less than 6.5 in each component

Select the School you are applying to study in and the mode of study (full-time or part-time) from the list below to access the online application form.

Mackintosh School of Architecture
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time

School of Design
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time

School of Fine Art
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time

Innovation School
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time

School of Simulation and Visualisation
PhD - Full-time
PhD - Part-time
After you have read the detailed guidelines, you will need to submit the following documents (as part of your online application, see above) to apply for a PhD or MPhil degree at the GSA:
1 x Completed Research Proposal Form
2 x academic references (on institutional headed paper, signed and dated within 6 months of your application)
Transcripts of Previous Degrees
English Language Qualification (if applicable)
Portfolio of recent work (if your application is for a practice-led PhD)
A 1000 word writing sample – please see How to Apply Guidelines