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Creative and Critical Practice PhD

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24, JAN-25, APR-25

  • Duration

    4 years

Course summary

A Creative and Critical Practice PhD at Sussex develops your practice-led research in creative media production alongside critically engaged writing. Your research might involve a variety of practical approaches including video, photography and imaging, interactive media, sound, social media or process-based performative methods.

At Sussex, you’ll be able to take part in the:

  • Centre for Photography and Visual Culture
  • Centre for Research in Creative and Performing Arts.

You can also participate in the Sussex Humanities Lab, which is dedicated to developing and expanding interdisciplinary research at the cutting edge of digital humanities and digital media. In Brighton, you’ll join a vibrant community for the arts and creative industries.

Areas of Study

We offer expert supervision across a wide range of critical and creative practice:

  • filmmaking and documentary forms
  • digital arts
  • photography
  • media practice for development and social change
  • sonic media.

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    17th out of 95 5

    37th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    134 65%

    27th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    25th

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.67 73%

    83rd

    8
  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    128 62%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    37th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.55 71%

    91st

    25

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