Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
The School of Creative Studies and Media welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work. The environment in Bangor couldn’t be better for studying at postgraduate level. You will be joining a vibrant postgraduate community and a School with significant experience in teaching the creative industries at postgraduate level.
Research Areas PhD/MPhil study is available in subjects across the whole spectrum of the Creative Industries, with potential research or practice-led research specialisms in: Digital Culture Political Communication and Cultural Politics Cultural and Creative Knowledge and Economy Programme Length PhD: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Key highlights
- Practice-led research combining creative practice with a critical dissertation
- Creative practice can include media or performance work
- Research specialisms include digital culture and political communication
- Specialisms in cultural and creative knowledge and economy
- Join a vibrant postgraduate research community in creative industries
- Distance-learning study possible for suitably prepared students
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Professional writer
- Journalist
- Media producer
- Creative industries consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,182 per year | International: £18,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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