Overview

You’ll gain high-quality research training, which will equip you to undertake further research projects, in addition to pursuing specialist career paths.

Features

As a postgraduate researcher, you'll conduct original research work under the guidance of your dedicated supervisors.

An initial priority is refining a research plan and establishing a feasible timescale for your project. During the early part of your Performance and Cultural Industries PhD at University of Leeds, you'll undertake a module in research methods to support your research activities.

Programme Structure

Areas of supervision

Research opportunities are hosted within the School's research areas, each of which has a successful and thriving research community.

Explore our research to discover more about our academic staff where your research interests may fit.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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87

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies View 81 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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87

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Other requirements

General requirements

application form

copies of all transcripts and degree certificates

research proposal

IELTS certificate (where appropriate)

two academic references in support of your application - enter the names and contact details on the application form. Your referees should be qualified to comment on your academic ability and should not be from people related to you by blood or marriage. You are responsible for contacting your referees and ensuring that all necessary references are received.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25250 GBP / year

≈ 25250 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK: TBC

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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