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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
OCT
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
APR-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
OCT-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
APR-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
OCT
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
OCT-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
JAN-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
APR-26
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
JAN-27
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
APR-27
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Part Time
OCT
6 Years
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This course covers a wide spectrum of theoretical and practical areas the relation between video games and other media video game aesthetics and politics immersive technologies and game design, game-based learning, serious games, ludomusicology, inclusive games design, agency in games, games and socio-cultural studies. Projects often happen in collaboration with industry partners in the games and other creative industries. Our students are given opportunities to participate in research so that they extend their knowledge, implement the skills they learn in their studies into real world contexts, and extend their teamwork and management skills, while enriching their portfolio. You will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.
Students need to have a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
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£22,320 per year
Students from EU
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£22,320 per year
Students from International
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Brunel University of London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as...