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Arts & Humanities
Think about the questions, creative work or texts you want to explore. Compare how each programme develops your practice, interpretation and independent thinking.
Choose a destination and study plan to carry into your enquiry.
Make room for a distinctive point of view.
Use these themes to begin your research. The modules and entry requirements of the actual programme should guide your shortlist.
Literature, history & philosophy
Explore the sources, ideas and methods used to interpret human experience.
Creative practice & design
Compare studio learning, critique, project development and how work is presented.
Media, culture & communication
Look at the balance of critical analysis, research and creative or practical production.
Three questions.
A more useful shortlist.
How is the programme taught?
Compare seminars, studio sessions, workshops and independent study.
What work is needed to apply?
Check whether the exact course requests a portfolio, writing sample or another form of evidence.
How much scope is there to specialise?
Read the options for projects, electives, a dissertation or a final body of work.
Turn research into a clearer choice.
Choose two modules or project briefs that interest you. Compare their themes, teaching formats and assessment, then explain which would help you develop your own work.
A few notes are
a good beginning.
- The themes, media or questions you want to explore
- A summary of your study and creative practice
- Any relevant work samples, only where the course requests them
Portfolio and writing-sample requirements are programme-specific. Confirm the format, selection rules and deadlines from the actual application instructions.
Bring your questions.
We’ll help you plan the next step.
Explore another perspective.
Your destination, level and intake stay with you.