We welcome PhD proposals on a wide variety of research topics relating to theatre, film, television and interactive media.This PhD programme is aimed at individuals:seeking to reach a professional standard of academic research and to pursue a career in either Higher Education or professional theatre, film, television or interactive media.working professionally in theatre, film, television or interactive media who wish to make a career move into teaching and research in Higher Education.working in theatre, film, television or interactive media who wish to develop their careers with the production of a substantial piece of original research.Under the supervision of one or more staff members with expertise relevant to the project topic, you will research and write a thesis of between 80,000 and 100,000 words.As a research student you are also supported by a Thesis Advisory panel (TAP) which includes an additional academic staff member who is not a supervisor.The programme has a full-time and a part-time route. The full-time route comprises three years study, plus one optional additional year for completion. The part-time route comprises six years study.You will need to pass formal progression points at 12 and 24 months to ensure your work is on track in terms of the production and presentation of your work.