PhD Creative & Cultural Industries at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

A PhD in creative and cultural industries supervised by the Cultural Industries subject area and the Centre for Cultural Policy Research, with a community of research students who take part in regular workshops and seminars. A PhD by Practice is also possible.

Faculty: College of Arts & Humanities | Department: Cultural Industries / Centre for Cultural Policy Research | Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original research resulting in a thesis of 70,000-100,000 words (including references, bibliography and appendices); a PhD by Practice has a shorter thesis, normally 30,000-40,000 words, plus a substantive piece or pieces of practice. Topics include cultural and media industries policy, cultural work and economy, cultural planning and cities, cultural rights and regulation, media management and economics, and screen, music and gaming industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Creative & Cultural Industries PhD: usually a 2.1 honours degree; candidates will also usually be expected to have completed or be undertaking a Master's qualification. Required documents: academic transcripts and degree certificate, CV, research proposal, two references, named supervisor information.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Home fee for 2026/27 as stated; the 2027/28 home fee is to be confirmed. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Annual fee for full-time study; part-time study is charged at half the full-time fee. Research bench fees may apply in addition. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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