Birkbeck University London

PhD Cultural Policy and Management

Birkbeck University London

Course overview

The PhD Cultural Policy and Management at Birkbeck University, London, welcomes research proposals on subjects like curatorial and archival practices, socially engaged art, cultural labour, and museum studies. The MPhil dissertation may reach 60,000 words, whereas the PhD dissertation can extend to 100,000 words, including practice-based alternatives. Both qualifications necessitate an oral examination.

The PhD Cultural Policy and Management at Birkbeck University, Londonpromotes a dynamic interdisciplinary atmosphere with research groups concentrating on topics such as creative work and media transformation. It comprises workshops, seminars, and training at the Birkbeck Graduate Research School, improving research abilities and community.

Students begin as MPhil candidates and can advance to PhD, depending on their development, requiring them to obtain an academic supervisor for support.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

 

  • Candidates are required to have a relevant degree in cultural policy, studies, art history, or related fields. Candidates holding a good MA degree will be preferred. Applicants must also provide research interests and a 2000-word proposal.

 

English Language Requirements:

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no component score below 6.0.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Cultural Policy and Management from Birkbeck University, London can take future roles such as:

  • Cultural Data Scientist

  • Policy and Strategy Consultant

  • Creative Industries and Policy Manager

  • Academic Researcher or Professor

  • Sustainable Cultural Development Manager

Cost of study

The cost of the PhD Cultural Policy and Management at Birkbeck University, London, for international students is £15,570 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through the university’s online portal. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the programme requirements.

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