Creative and Critical Practice PhD at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Develop your practice-led research in creative media production. Grow your research skills expertise through practical approaches and theory. A Creative and Critical Practice PhD at Sussex develops your practice-led research in creative media production alongside critically engaged writing. Your research might involve a variety of practical approaches including video, photography and imaging, interactive media, sound, social media or process-based performative methods.

Department: School of Media, Arts and Humanities | Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: You must supply a portfolio or examples of your practical work, such as digital/scanned images or film/video/sound clips. This should ideally relate to your proposed research in an easily downloadable format. If applicable, supply links to your practice work online. Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) High level (6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component). Apply by 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international).

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28). for full-time students Source

Intake: Choose to start in September 2027, January 2028 or April 2028

Duration: Up to 4 years full time or 8 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply

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