Overview
The School of Creative Studies and Media welcomes applications from well-qualified graduates who wish to engage in research for the degree of Practice-Led Research PhD/MPhil in Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing which combines a piece of creative practice such as media/performance work plus a dissertation/piece of critical work.
The environment in Bangor University couldn’t be better for studying at postgraduate level. You will be joining a vibrant postgraduate community and a School with significant experience in teaching the creative industries at postgraduate level.
Careers
Following their research degrees, past graduates have secured positions in prestigious academic institutions as well as a variety of creative (and related) industires, including broadcasting, filmmaking, advertising/PR, game devlopment, and tourism.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
PhD/MPhil study is available in subjects across the whole spectrum of the Creative Industries, with potential research or practice-led research specialisms in:
- Digital Culture
- Political Communication and Cultural Politics
- Cultural and Creative Knowledge and Economy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- It is possible to start a PhD degree at any point in the year at most academic Schools, subject to agreement with the supervisor.
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
Film Studies Creative Writing Journalism View 72 other PhDs in Film Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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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
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- We would normally expect students starting a PhD or MPhil to hold a first class or a good second-class undergraduate degree. In many cases PhD and MPhil applicants have studied to MA level, though this is not compulsory.
- We are able to accept students on a distance-learning basis, but they should have already acquired the skills taught in the introductory seminars, or should make arrangements to attend equivalent seminars at another institution, at their own expense. Students whose first language is not English are expected to have achieved a TOEFL score of at least 600, with a TWE (written score) of 4; or an IELTS score of at least 7+.
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
17500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17500 GBP per year during 24 months. -
National
4860 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4860 GBP per year during 24 months.
- Part-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee is 50% of the full-time Postgraduate Research tuition fee per annum.
Living costs for Bangor
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 Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing.
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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