| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The Centre for Cultural Policy Research at the University of Glasgow offers a postgraduate research program in cultural policy. The program provides a thriving research environment with high-quality supervision from leading experts in the field. Students can choose from a range of research topics, including creativity and innovation in the cultural and media industries, cultural and national identities, and media regulation and cultural policy. The program prepares graduates for careers in culture and media policy research, public policy and administration, and the cultural industries.
Program Outline
Degree Overview
Objectives:
The Centre for Cultural Policy Research offers a postgraduate research and teaching environment with high-quality supervision from leading experts in their fields. The Centre is home to major externally funded research projects and is closely linked to CREATe, the UK Research Councils' centre for copyright and new business models in the creative economy.
Description:
The Centre for Cultural Policy Research has a thriving cohort of postgraduate research students. The Centre is dedicated to postgraduate research and teaching and offers an outstanding research environment and high-quality supervision experience from leading international experts in their fields. The program welcomes applications in the broad areas of staff interest, including:
- Creativity and innovation in the cultural and media industries
- Cultural and national identities and communications in the global context
- Communication and media studies
- Evaluation of the social impact of arts intervention
- Evidence-based policy-making
- Media management and media economics
- Media regulation and cultural policy in the UK and EU
- Social media, journalism, and sport.
Outline
Duration:
- PhD: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time
- MLitt (Research): 2 years full-time; 3 years part-time
- MPhil (Research): 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time
Structure:
The program consists of coursework and research components. The coursework component includes modules on relevant topics such as research methods, cultural policy analysis, and media economics. The research component involves the completion of a thesis of 80,000 words for a PhD, 60,000 words for an MLitt, or 40,000 words for an MPhil. The program's curriculum covers a range of topics relevant to cultural policy research, including:
- Cultural policy and governance
- Cultural industries and creative economy
- Media and communication
- Cultural heritage
- Social impact of arts and culture The coursework component is typically delivered via lectures, seminars, and workshops. The course schedule is designed to allow students to balance their studies with their research work.
Assessment
Methods:
The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
- Essays
- Dissertation
- Presentations (e.g., seminar presentations, conference presentations)
Criteria:
The assessment criteria vary depending on the specific method used. However, some common criteria include clarity of thought and argument, originality of research, and the ability to meet deadlines.
Teaching
Methods:
The program uses a range of teaching methods including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Individual supervision
Faculty:
The program faculty consists of leading experts in their fields, all with extensive research and teaching experience.
Unique approaches:
One of the unique approaches of the Centre for Cultural Policy Research is its focus on interdisciplinary research. Students are encouraged to draw on insights from a variety of disciplines, including cultural studies, economics, policy studies, and sociology.
Careers
The program prepares graduates for careers in the following fields:
- Culture and media policy research
- Public policy and administration
- Cultural industries
- Arts and heritage management
- Communications and media
- Academia
Other
- The Centre for Cultural Policy Research offers a highly supportive and collaborative research environment.
UK: £4,786 International & EU: £25,290
