Key information
Duration:
- Full-time: PhD 3 years; MPhil 2 years
- Part-time: PhD 6 years; MPhil 4 years
Start dates & application deadlines: You can apply for and start this programme anytime. It is possible to start a PhD degree at any point in the year at most academic Schools, subject to agreement with the supervisor.
Language: English
English test requirements: Duolingo English Test: 130; PTE Academic: 72; IELTS: 7
Delivered: On Campus
Campus Location: Bangor, United Kingdom
Disciplines: Film Studies, Creative Writing, Journalism, and 60 other PhDs in Creative Writing in United Kingdom
Overview
The Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing course offered at Bangor University is available in subjects across the whole spectrum of the Creative Industries. Staff include both highly regarded academics and acclaimed creative practitioners, with strong regional, national and international links in the private and public sector.
Careers
Following their research degrees, past graduates have secured positions in prestigious academic institutions as well as a variety of creative (and related) industries, including broadcasting, filmmaking, advertising/PR, game development, and tourism.
Programme Structure
PhD/MPhil study is available in subjects across the whole spectrum of the Creative Industries, with potential research or practice-led research specialisms in:
- Digital Culture
- Political Communication and Cultural Politics
- Cultural and Creative Knowledge and Economy
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: First Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test: 130
PTE Academic: 72
IELTS: 7
Other requirements
We would normally expect students starting a PhD or MPhil to hold a first class or a good second-class undergraduate degree. In many cases PhD and MPhil applicants have studied to MA level, though this is not compulsory.
We are able to accept students on a distance-learning basis, but they should have already acquired the skills taught in the introductory seminars, or should make arrangements to attend equivalent seminars at another institution, at their own expense. Students whose first language is not English are expected to have achieved a TOEFL score of at least 600, with a TWE (written score) of 4; or an IELTS score of at least 7+.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 35,268 AUD / year (≈ 18,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,543 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Bangor, United Kingdom: 1,258-2,173 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Professional Writing, Film, Media, New Media, Journalism, Creative Studies, Drama, Professional Writing.
Available Scholarships
- Alumni scholarship - Bangor University - Grant 1000 GBP - Deadline Anytime - Merit-based
- Snowdon Masters Scholarship - Bangor University - Grant 30000 GBP - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - Bangor University - Grant 6000 GBP - Deadline Anytime - Merit-based
- International Scholarship - Bangor University - Grant 4000 GBP - Deadline Anytime - Merit-based
- Heads of School Scholarship - Bangor University - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research - Bangor University - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships - Bangor University - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 07 Jul 2027 - Merit-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - U.S. government - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - ServiceScape - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - ACES Education Fund - Grant 3500 USD - Deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - OeAD - Grant Various benefits - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Junhua Li - Grant 19000 GBP - Deadline Not specified - Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Boustany Foundation - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 28 Feb 2027 - Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - IvyPanda - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 31 Oct 2026 - Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Voice Talent Online - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - educations.com - Grant 5000 USD - Deadline 28 Aug 2026 - Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Admit Lab - Grant 10000 USD - Deadline 01 Sep 2026 - Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Salvado Law - Grant 1000 USD - Deadline 13 Jan 2027 - Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Anonymous Hope Fund - Grant 3000 USD - Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) - Grant 22500 GBP - Deadline Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Leopold Figl Foundation - Grant Various benefits - Deadline 31 Dec 2026 - Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - IELTS from 6 to 9 - Grant 1500 USD - Deadline Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Grant 12000 USD - Deadline 11 Jan 2027
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