PhD in Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (by creative practice) – University of York

Institution providing the doctoral degree

University of York

Location

York | England, United Kingdom

Name of PHD

PhD in Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media (by creative practice)

Research Clusters

Performing Arts – Drama and Theatre Studies, Dance and Ballet, Performative Practices (Theory and/or Practice)
Multimedia Arts, Audio-visual Techniques and Media Production
Film Studies
Other fields

Duration

Full time: 3 years
Part time: 6 years

Public / Private institution

Public University

Financial terms of the PHD position

Self-funded PhD – you must provide both tuition and your own maintenance
PhD Fully or partially externally funded, with a stipend, through private or public foundations, scholarships, grants, one or more companies, or public institutions that you have to find on your own

It is important to know that many universities offer different funding options and public and private grants available to students who match the application criteria. Before applying, it is a good idea to check the institutions’ websites and inquire about the options available to you.

Many universities require applicants to pay fees such as matriculation or dissertation fees, even if they offer a fully funded programme with or without a stipend.

Fees:

UK: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/uk/

International (including EU):
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/international/

Funding resources:
https://www.york.ac.uk/arts-creative-technologies/study/funding

Final output

Under the supervision of one or more staff members with expertise relevant to the project topic, you will produce:

an academic dissertation of between 20,000 and 50,000 words;
a portfolio of creative work;
and either a critical reflection on the relationship between the dissertation and the creative work; or
a professional portfolio.

More information on the creative practice programme components.

How to apply

Application procedures: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply/

Entry requirements

You will have completed an undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above. In addition, you will normally have a Masters degree or at least three years’ professional experience in theatre, film, television or interactive media production.

English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must provide evidence of your ability.
English language requirements