Cultures and Creative Practice PhD
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    Cultures and Creative Practice PhD

    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, Nottingham
    University Rank:#109
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 34,845 / year(s)
    Next IntakeOctober 1, 2026
    Cultures and Creative Practice PhD

    About

    Research overview

    ​​This PhD will be particularly relevant to creative practitioners from a broad range of fields (artists, curators, critics, journalists, game designers, media producers, cultural translators etc.) who wish to utilise the time and resources offered by doctoral study to develop and critically reflect on their practice and enhance their careers in a relevant creative sector.

    ​Candidates will be supported in both their creative and scholarly work by research active staff with expertise in (among other areas):

    • ​Art writing, criticism and curatorial practice
    • ​Virtual and immersive experience design
    • ​Museums, Heritage and Sound Studies
    • ​Practice-based research with screen media industries
    • ​Journalism and political communications
    • ​Translation Studies

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2026 entry.

    QualificationPhD
    Degree

    2:1 (or international equivalent) in arts, humanities or social science subject; and a masters degree in a relevant subject. Established creative practice and/or professional experience in the cultural sector may be considered. ​

    QualificationPhD
    Degree

    2:1 (or international equivalent) in arts, humanities or social science subject; and a masters degree in a relevant subject. Established creative practice and/or professional experience in the cultural sector may be considered.​

    International and EU equivalents

    We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.

    For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

    IELTS7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element)
    English language requirements

    As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications.

    This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Additional information

    International and EU equivalents

    We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

    English language requirements

    As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.

    We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.

    If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.

    English Program Requirements

    IELTS: 7.0 (no less than 6.5 in any element) IELTS:

    As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications.

    This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    English language requirements:

    As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications.

    This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    IELTS:

    International and EU equivalents

    We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

    English language requirements

    As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    English language requirements:

    International and EU equivalents

    We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.

    English language requirements

    As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

    Meeting our English language requirements

    If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

    If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.

    For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.

    Visa restrictions

    International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

    Career

    Careers

    Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

    Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    78.4 % of postgraduates from the Faculty of Arts secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary was £23,045*

    *HESA Graduate Outcomes 2020. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on graduates working full-time within the UK.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    34,845 / year(s)
    Cultures and Creative Practice PhD
    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Nottingham

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