Eligibility/Entry Requirements

Basic entry requirements for PhD studies are: a degree at advanced level, courses to an extent of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 at advanced level, or corresponding proficiencies acquired in Sweden or elsewhere.


Eligible to be admitted is the applicant who has:
- completed graduate studies in Visual arts comparable to 240 credits in the Swedish system in a study programme for visual artists or who has equivalent competence.
- relevant artistic skills or who has a relevant connection to artistic activity.
- presented a plan and aims for an artistic development work or research which was approved by an admission committee.
- carried out such independent work that the applicant's suitability for this part of the studies can be estimated.
- been found to have the capability in general to manage the studies.

Basis of Assessment

Regulations for employments as a postgraduate student can be found in the Swedish Statute Book (SFS 1998:80). Only those admitted to postgraduate studies can be appointed to such a position. When appointing applicants to such a position, first and foremost their ability to benefit from postgraduate studies must be taken into consideration. In addition to pursuing postgraduate studies, the doctoral student may also perform other duties, including reserach, teaching and administration, according to the specific regulations.

Qualifications: please note the studyplan for third cycle studies in Visual Arts http://www.performingarts.lu.se/upload/performingarts/PHD_Study_plan_Visual_Art.pdf

Application should contain:
- attested curriculum vitae and attested documents,
- project plan (5-10 pages) including aims of an artistic development work and time plan, method and manner of documentation.
- portfolio.

Please note: Applicants who only apply to be admitted to the Postgraduate studies must also attach an attested financial plan for living costs during the whole period of study (4 years at full-time and a maximum of 8 years at part-time).

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