Fine Arts and Art Conservation

1. Top specialists

   As a doctoral candidate you will collaborate with acclaimed experts, who are recognized internationally – recipients of numerous awards, authors of publications, artist and designers who exhibited in the leading museums in Poland and across the world. Our team includes the following academics from SWPS University: Bartosz Mucha – who combines product design with sculpture, Karol Murlak – material and production process designer, Michał Jakubowicz – visual artist who specializes in photography, and Dariusz Vasina – an artist specializing in drawing, graphic design and illustration.

2. Interdisciplinary approach

   You will combine art and design with research. Therefore, your doctoral thesis will be developed under the supervision of a thesis advisor who represents the discipline of fine arts and art conservation, and an auxiliary thesis advisor who represents another selected discipline.

3. Learning outcomes

   The modules included in our program enable students to achieve level 8th learning outcomes defined in the Polish Qualifications Framework (PQF), in the discipline of fine arts and art conservation, which is necessary to begin the procedure leading to obtaining a doctoral degree in the external/extramural mode.

4. Two-part doctoral thesis

   At SWPS University, your doctoral thesis in the discipline of fine arts and art conservation will consist of a high quality project coupled with a related series of articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

5. Funding for research-related activities

   Doctoral students are eligible to receive funding for participation in conferences and other research-related activities deemed crucial for their doctoral research. You can also take advantage of various opportunities concerning collaboration with research centers abroad, which organize international conferences and symposia, and offer fellowships.

6. Partnering with the European University Association (EUA)

   We are a member of the European University Association (EUA), which represents more than 850 universities and national conferences of rectors in 49 European countries. EUA plays a key role in the Bologna process and influences EU policy on higher education, research and innovation. Through constant interaction with a range of other European and international organizations, EUA ensures that the independent voice of European universities is heard.

   

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1. Learn what we do at the Institute of Design

   Before you apply to our doctoral program, please review the projects carried out by our Institute of Design. Review the profiles of thesis advisors, in particular their research and artistic interests, and their requirements concerning doctoral candidates. Choose an expert with whom you would like to collaborate.

2. Book a consultation

   E-mail your chosen thesis advisor. Present the scope of your project and request a consultation. You may also contact Professor Mariusz Wszołek, Coordinator of the Doctoral Studies Program in fine arts and art conservation (external/extramural path), at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

3. Obtain recommendation of the Head of the Center

   Once you receive initial approval of your potential thesis advisor, submit a request for a formal recommendation to the Head of the Research Center. You will need this document while registering in our Application Portal.