PhD/MPhil History of Art and Film - Popular Culture, Videogames, Comics and the Serial Across Media

Discover the visual image in a whole new way and build a bright future with your learning. Study a wide range of subjects in depth, ranging from medieval art and architecture through to Hollywood cinema. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The maximum period of registration permitted before thesis submission is 4 years full time / 7 years part time or distance learning. Active research (including all experimental work, laboratory work, field work, and data collection) will typically take 3 to 3.5 years full time / 6 to 6.5 years part time or distance learning. On completion of active research students may request approval to register for a writing-up period of up to 12 months. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.

You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution. We would also normally expect applicants to hold a Master's degree but this may not always be necessary. CV Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you. Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken. If your documents are not in English please include an official translation. Evidence of English language proficiency if applicable In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available. IELTS (International English Language Testing Systems) - Minimum overall score 6.5 and minimum component score 5.5 TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - Internet-based test - Minimum overall score 90 and minimum component score 20