Creative and Critical Practice PhD
University of Sussex
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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. At Sussex, you’ll be able to take part in the: Centre for Photography and Visual Culture Centre for Research in Creative and Performing Arts. You can also participate ...Read more

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. At Sussex, you’ll be able to take part in the: Centre for Photography and Visual Culture Centre for Research in Creative and Performing Arts. You can also participate in the Sussex Humanities Lab, which is dedicated to developing and expanding interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of digital humanities and digital media. In Brighton, you’ll join a vibrant community for the arts and creative industries. Areas of study We offer expert supervision across a wide range of critical and creative practice: filmmaking and documentary forms digital arts photography media practice for development and social change sonic media.

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Lani
10 Dec 25

Lovely nature surrounding uni. Can be quite isolating away from the city..Read more

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Mia
04 Nov 25

Location is the best part of sussex, as you can walk into beautiful countryside just outside of campus, or you can take a quick bus into brighton where there is so much to do! The..Read more

Entry requirements

Youre normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60 percentage 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.

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£5,005 per year

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£5,005 per year

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£5,005 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,575 per year

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£22,575 per year

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University of Sussex
Sussex House, Falmer Brighton East Sussex BN1 9RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Falmer  0.1 miles away

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