Postgraduate research

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Postgraduate research

Application process

We are keen to receive applications from anyone who believes that they have the ability to complete a PhD or MPhil that fits within the research interests of the Culture & Creativity Research Institute.

Submitting an application

We encourage all prospective students to browse through the staff section of the site in order to identify a potential academic supervisor. Please read the application form and guidance notes carefully before completion and submission.

English language requirements and course fees

To enquire about our English Language Requirements and course fees, please email us at culture-creativity-admissions@shu.ac.uk

Enrolment dates

We accept applications all year round for our three intake points in each academic year (October, February and May). Each intake point has an application submission deadline.

  • For applications to start in October: 1st June application submission deadline
  • For applications to start in February: 1st October application submission deadline
  • For applications to start in May: 1st February application submission deadline



Kathy Doherty

Kathy Doherty

Head of postgraduate research

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