Applied Screen Studies: Practice as Research (PhD)
University of Warwick
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Warwick

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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SEP-26

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7 Years

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This PhD enables students to incorporate practice into their doctoral study, taking an approach which understands practice as a mode of research, or as the application of research.The project must be led by clear research questions, with the practice element working as a means to investigate, challenge or respond to those questions. The practice element can take a variety of forms and proportions (with a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 50%), but in all cases represents the exploration of ...Read more

This PhD enables students to incorporate practice into their doctoral study, taking an approach which understands practice as a mode of research, or as the application of research.The project must be led by clear research questions, with the practice element working as a means to investigate, challenge or respond to those questions. The practice element can take a variety of forms and proportions (with a minimum of 30% and a maximum of 50%), but in all cases represents the exploration of critical, theoretical or historical issues in Film and Television/Screen Studies, through a practice-based output.The various forms of this applied screen practice include, but are not limited to:A critical video essayA moving image and/or audio documentary or experimental filmCurated screeningsAn exhibition of creative works or artefactsA digital installationAn innovative collaboration with a partner institutionAn engagement and impact project at regional, national and/or international levelDuration - 3-4 years full-time

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60/279
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21 Nov 24

The place is real nice and the campus is incredible. There’s just enough for you to live comfortably no matter the price point and utilities such as shopping or banks or close by...Read more

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Antonia
21 Nov 24

People are a lot better quality than in my home country, it’s so much easier to make friends and socialize and they are overall raised a lot better, the campus is beautiful with a..Read more

Entry requirements

A good Masters degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. Experience and/or training in the field or form related to the practice element of the proposed research is welcome.

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£5,206 per year

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£5,206 per year

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£5,206 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

£15,552 per year

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Students from EU

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£25,920 per year

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University of Warwick
University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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