How to apply

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To enquire about postgraduate research, contact the Culture & Creativity Research Institute postgraduate research administration team

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How to apply

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



Key contacts

Kathy Doherty

Dr Kathy Doherty

Head of Research Degrees (Art & Design and Media & Communications)

Lisa Hopkins

Professor Lisa Hopkins

Head of Graduate School (Humanities)

Kerry McSeveny 200979

Dr Kerry McSeveny

Postgraduate Tutor (PGRT) in Media & Communications

Niels Petersson 209538

Professor Niels Petersson

Postgraduate Tutor (PGRT) in Humanities

Dr Becky Shaw

Postgraduate Tutor (PGRT) in Art and Design


Get in touch

To enquire about postgraduate research, contact the Culture & Creativity Research Institute postgraduate research administration team

Email us