Overview

Doctoral students in the Arts and Creative Industries degree at London South Bank University often work together organising conferences, assisting academics in editing academic journals and publications and leading research-related events and symposia.

Our applied research tackles real-world issues and encompasses a wide variety of methodologies and approaches, including practice-based research, empirical work on audiences and cultural institutions, as well as theory-driven analysis. We offer supervision in a variety of fields and we welcome diverse projects. 80% of our research was awarded 3* out of 4* for impact – ‘very considerable impacts in terms of their reach and significance’ – by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

There are two Research Centres in the department reflecting distinct areas of specialism – Centre for the Study of Networked Image and Centre for Research in Digital Storymaking. Our academic members of staff are active researchers, working at the cutting edge of research in many different aspects of performance and theatre, curation, museum studies, cultural policy, networked cultures, photography, film and journalism.

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At LSBU, we want to set you up for a successful career. During your studies – and for two years after you graduate – you’ll have access to our Employability Service, which includes:

An online board where you can see a wide range of placements: part-time, full-time or voluntary. You can also drop in to see our Job Shop advisers, who are always available to help you take the next step in your search.
Our Careers Gym offering group workshops on CVs, interview techniques and finding work experience, as well as regular presentations from employers across a range of sectors.

Our Student Enterprise team can also help you start your own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills.

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Programme Structure

We welcome proposals in all areas of research relevant to the School, but are particularly interested in applications which relate to one or more of the following:

online network cultures and the networked image

art and technology

cultural policy

museum studies

performance and borders

performance and digital technologies

institutional and educational evaluation

digital storytelling (including digital journalism)

sonic culture

audience research

production research (including games and VR/AR/MR)

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-16 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-11-03 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

IELTS

7

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film, Photography & Media Management of Creative Industries View 6 other PhDs in Management of Creative Industries in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have:

a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.

two academic references

proof of all of your qualifications.

PhD proposal (see instructions here – I will provide the document)

if English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level.
You will be required to attend an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.

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Tuition Fee

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International

16900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4820 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

National: £2,892

International: £10,140

Distance learning: Year 1 to 5: £ 4,820 / Year 6: £ 1,190

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.