Overview

Who can apply?

The Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media PhD programme from University of York is aimed at individuals:

seeking to reach a professional standard of academic research and to pursue a career in either Higher Education or professional theatre, film, television or interactive media.

working professionally in theatre, film, television or interactive media who wish to make a career move into teaching and research in Higher Education.

working in theatre, film, television or interactive media who wish to develop their careers with the production of a substantial piece of original research.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Cultures, Histories and Legacies
Creative Technologies
Contemporary Practice
Community, Health, Inclusion and Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00

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More details

Apply early and make sure you check the funding deadlines. If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months prior to your intended start date to avoid any delays in applying for your accommodation and/or visa.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Drama View 44 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

You will normally have completed a Masters degree in a relevant subject and have gained at least a merit pass or equivalent. Relevant professional experience in theatre, film, television or interactive media production may also be taken into consideration.
You will need to submit a proposal setting out: the research question(s) that the PhD will address; a clear indication of the methodologies to be adopted; a summary of the relevant scholarly field or context that the project will engage with and contribute to; and a provisional bibliography (see Preparing a PhD Proposal). You will also normally be required to provide a writing sample.

Tuition Fee

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International

20800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20800 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4688 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4688 GBP per year during 36 months.

UK Part-time: £2,344
EU/International Part-time: £10,400

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media.

Available Scholarships

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