PhD Visual Cultures

Language: English

Delivered: On Campus

Campus Location: London, United Kingdom

Overview

This new PhD Visual Cultures degree delivered by Queen Mary University of London consolidates the intellectual position of students of Modern Languages and Cultures within an increasingly interdisciplinary framework.

Features

• This distinctive programme goes well beyond other PhDs in the field, which often accommodate a language-based view of culture.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

• Cultural memory
• Trauma and censorship in visual cultures
• Book history and visual culture
• Cultural transfers in the visual arts
• Intermediality and image-text relationships
• Representations of migration, mobility and gender in film and photography

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English Requirements

• TOEFL iBT: 100
• PTE Academic: 76
• IELTS: 7

Other Requirements

General Requirements

• a Bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of 2.1 (or international equivalent)
• a Master's degree (or international equivalent) in the relevant subject, with a minimum final degree classification of Merit (or international equivalent)
• proof of proficiency in academic English (e.g., minimum IELTS 7.0, with a minimum of 7.0 in writing), where applicable
• a compelling research proposal that closely aligns with the research interests and expertise of staff in the department
• capacity to conduct independent and original PhD-level research (as evidenced by a statement of purpose and letters of reference)

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International: AUD 43,381 per year (approx. GBP 23,050 per year)

Domestic: AUD 9,008 per year (approx. GBP 4,786 per year)

Living Costs

London, United Kingdom: AUD 2,140 – 4,060 per month

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

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