Arts and Creative Industries - PhD

Program Overview

The PhD in Arts and Creative Industries at London South Bank University is a research-focused program supervised by leading academics. It prepares students for careers in academia, the public sector, and industry through its applied research approach and transferable skills development. The program is supported by state-of-the-art facilities, a research fund, and opportunities for networking and collaboration in London's cultural quarter.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The PhD in Arts and Creative Industries at London South Bank University (LSBU) is a research-focused program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in their chosen field. The program is characterized by its applied research approach, tackling real-world issues and encompassing a wide range of methodologies and approaches, including practice-based research, empirical work on audiences and cultural institutions, as well as theory-driven analysis. The program is supervised by academics of international standing and offers supervision in a variety of fields, welcoming diverse projects. The School of Arts and Creative Industries boasts two Research Centres: the Centre for the Study of Networked Image and the Creative Technologies Research Centre.

Careers:

The PhD in Arts and Creative Industries equips students with transferable skills, including self-discipline, analytical thinking, and constructive criticism, making them suitable for a variety of career paths. Many successful doctoral students have been appointed to full-time lecturing posts both in the UK and internationally. Additionally, many PhD students pursue careers in the public sector and industry, working as curators or leading educational departments in major cultural organizations.

Other:

The program benefits from the proximity to London's cultural quarter, allowing students to attend professional workshops, gain temporary employment, and participate in research events. Students also have access to Elephant Studios, multi-million pound studio facilities at the forefront of digital technologies and multimedia practice for creative students. LSBU Doctoral College provides training, facilities, and support services to enable students to perform at their best during their studies. All research students are required to participate in a Key Skills Development program aimed at developing transferable skills. Training in research methods is available through a bi-monthly module run by The School of Arts and Creative Industries. Students have the opportunity to share their work and network with other researchers, speak at conferences and workshops, and visit or host researchers from elsewhere. The School allocates a research fund to each PhD researcher to help with travel and accommodation costs. The School holds an annual summer school, run by the Centre for the Study of the Networked Image, and regular PhD seminars, which give students the opportunity to present their work in a supportive atmosphere and discuss shared readings.

• £4820
• £16900
• part-time
• full-time
• Distance learning
• UK fee
• International fee
• You will be required to pay for all academic costs.
• These costs may include tuition fees, registration fees and a bench fee.
• Home/EU postgraduate students and research students should apply through our dedicated application system.