Overview

You’ll gain high-quality research training, which will equip you to undertake further research projects, in addition to pursuing specialist career paths.

Features

As a postgraduate researcher, you'll conduct original research work under the guidance of your dedicated supervisors.

An initial priority is refining a research plan and establishing a feasible timescale for your project. During the early part of your Performance and Cultural Industries PhD at University of Leeds, you'll undertake a module in research methods to support your research activities.

Programme Structure

Areas of supervision

Research opportunities are hosted within the School's research areas, each of which has a successful and thriving research community.

Explore our research to discover more about our academic staff where your research interests may fit.

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 79 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

application form

copies of all transcripts and degree certificates

research proposal

IELTS certificate (where appropriate)

two academic references in support of your application - enter the names and contact details on the application form. Your referees should be qualified to comment on your academic ability and should not be from people related to you by blood or marriage. You are responsible for contacting your referees and ensuring that all necessary references are received.

Tuition Fee

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International

23000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23000 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Leeds

637 - 1103 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 Performance and Cultural Industries.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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