I know! I agree that my posts recently have been random. Sadly, my game reviews I have had to put on hold. These posts are part of my assessments coming up early next month. So it's vital that I get the information up there! However: I will try and keep the posts related to games or the art and design sector. And hey, just because they are part of my degree assessments, doesn't mean you guys can comment on the blog and the posts. So please feel free to get in touch and voice your opinions! :)
What is a PHD?
Level 7/8 and it's a research degree. Upon completion, this qualification recognises you as a Doctor in your area of study. PHD's are hard to achieve but are very attractive to pretty much every business. There are courses that are similar to PHD's BUT... academically their importance comes between a Master's and a PHD. This Qualification is called a Mphile.
A PHD is about becoming an expert in something that few others are experts in.
Other options
- MA (Master of Arts and Philosophy)
- This is a course that I'll be applying for after my degree -
Course Duration: 12 months
Full time and part time available
Teaches you the Philosophy and creative skills behind your area of study. (A post graduate degree is a mixture of practice and research of your specialist subject area)
MA - Art Practice (Fine Art)
MA - Design Practice
MA - Creative Media
"Let your practice lead your thinking"
Advice? If you have been accepted and about to start the course...
DO YOUR PRACTICE EARLY! As the written work has to be done in the summer months.
The aim of the degree:
- To resolve design problems accordingly and creatively
- Collaborate with others to demonstrate a compacity for independent study and research
- Communicate clearly and support ideas with intellectual and with critical authority
- Demonstrate an awareness of philosophical and contextual issues with contemporary practice and theory.
Positives of the Qualification:
- In Wales - If you have studied in a welsh in the past and apply for an MA at the same university, you will be given a discount. Instead of paying the full tuition fee of £3.800, all you would need to pay is £1,900.
- MA's offer more time to find out about your practice and what you want to research.
- You are in-charge of your briefs.
- You can research what you want to research
- You can learn from your classmates and they can learn from you
The Negatives:
- You can not apply for a loan or grant for this type of course! You must provide other means to fund a post graduate qualifications.
- Dissertations have to be 7,000 words or more.
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