PhD by Publication

Entry requirements

You should have a first class undergraduate degree and/or a higher level degree in a relevant subject and/or appropriate experience. You will also require a body of work not more than 10 years old in a relevant field, which will form the basis for your thesis.

Equivalent qualifications

We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.

Months of entry

January, September, April

Course content

The PhD by Publication is not offered as an alternative to the traditional PhD programme of study, but as an option for staff who may have entered higher education mid-career or who are in more practice-based professions and have a body of work not more than 10 years old.

This work may comprise papers, chapters, monographs, books, scholarly editions of a text, technical reports, creative work in relevant areas, artefacts, or curatorial production. You may also be an alumnus of Goldsmiths or have strong ties to us. Either way, we would love to hear from you.

Information for international students

Please be aware, that you can only study full with a Tier 4 visa, so unfortunately you will be unable to study this part-time programme if you need a student visa.

Fees and funding

Please see the fees and funding page.

Qualification and course duration

PhD

Further details of qualification

The PhD by Publication is available on a part-time basis only, as we expect that you’ll maintain your practice throughout the programme.