Visual Cultures, Ph.D. | Queen Mary University of London | London, United Kingdom
36 months
Duration
23050 GBP/year
4712 GBP/year
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About

At Queen Mary University of London, we invite applications from highly motivated students who wish to apply to our new PhD Programme in Visual Cultures. 

Overview

This new Visual Cultures degree at Queen Mary University of London consolidates the intellectual position of students of Modern Languages and Cultures within an increasingly interdisciplinary framework. 

Features 

  • This distinctive programme goes well beyond other PhDs in the field, which often accommodate a language-based view of culture.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Cultural memory
  • Trauma and censorship in visual cultures
  • Book history and visual culture
  • Cultural transfers in the visual arts
  • Intermediality and image-text relationships
  • Representations of migration, mobility and gender in film and photography

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

There is no fixed closing date for applications, but you should remember that decisions on applications will be made as quickly as possible.

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

Student insurance

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  • 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

  • a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of 2.1 (or international equivalent)  
  • a Master's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of Merit (or international equivalent) 
  • proof of proficiency in academic English (e.g., minimum IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in writing), where applicable 
  • a compelling research proposal that closely aligns with the research interests and expertise of staff in the department
  • capacity to conduct independent and original PhD-level research (as evidenced by a statement of purpose and letters of reference)

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    23050 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 23050 GBP per year during 36 months.
  • National

    4712 GBP/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Visual Cultures.

Available Scholarships

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

Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
HSS PhD Studentships
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1592 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs- PhD Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
National Research and Innovation Agency of Uruguay
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Turkish Embassy Scholarships
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ANID (Becas Chile) Scholarship
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Anytime
Queen Mary Alumni Loyalty Award
Merit-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Children of Alumni Award
Need-based

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Queen Mary University of London
London, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 USD
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Student
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2025
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
30 Mar 2025
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1652 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
Merit-based Need-based

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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