Overview

Features

As a researcher for the Culture and Creative Industries PhD programme at City, University of London, you will join a diverse, highly specialised international research community, encompassing sociology, geography, economic development, cultural studies and policy development.

We have close links with national and international agencies including the UN. This will give you a unique insight into how our research translates into solid outcomes. You may also have the opportunity to be involved with projects being carried out by scholars working with these organisations.

Programme Structure

Areas of expertise include:

Challenges to Identity, Place, and Practices
Heritage and the urban organization of culture
In/equalities and labour conditions in the cultural industries
Mediated identity, consumption and intimacy
Lack of diversity in the creative economy, and its representations
Creative Economy policy for cities, and (world) regions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-20 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management of Creative Industries View 9 other PhDs in Management of Creative Industries in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Candidates should normally have or be expecting an upper second or first class degree in any related discipline. We also expect a Master's degree or equivalent with the dissertation component marked at Distinction level (70+).

To apply online, you will need to submit the following supporting documents:

A copy of your research proposal
Copies of your degree certificates and transcripts
Official work e-mail addresses (not private ones) for two academic referees (or one academic and one professional referee where appropriate)
Proof of your English language proficiency (if applicable).

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13630 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13630 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

5110 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5110 GBP per year during 24 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

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Available Scholarships

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