PhD Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing at Bangor University

Programme overview

Practice-led PhD/MPhil in the School of Creative Studies and Media combining a piece of creative practice, such as media or performance work, with a dissertation or piece of critical work.

Department: School of Creative Studies and Media | Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time; MPhil: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Bangor, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research or practice-led research across the creative industries, including film and media studies, new media, drama, communications, digital culture, political communication and cultural politics, and cultural and creative knowledge and economy.

Career pathways

Past graduates have secured positions in academic institutions and creative industries including broadcasting, filmmaking, advertising/PR, game development and tourism.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first class or good second-class undergraduate degree is normally expected; many applicants have studied to MA level, though this is not compulsory. Distance-learning students should already have the skills taught in the introductory seminars or attend equivalent seminars elsewhere at their own expense. Applicants whose first language is not English: TOEFL of at least 600 with a TWE score of 4, or IELTS of at least 7.

Duration: 2-6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bangor.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/apply

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