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PhD of Creative Industries
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
An MA with film, Music or digital media production specialisms for careers in the creative industries.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Creative Industries to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in music (changing music creation
- Shorts and television. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Cinema programming or marketing
- Film making
- Animation
- Creative and media industries
- PhD study
Curriculum
- Students specialise in film (production and consumption of feature films)
- Music (changing music creation
- Distribution and audiences) or digital media production (documentaries
- Shorts and television
- Ending with their own short film)
- Alongside research and communication skills development.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK second-class degree or equivalent as a minimum
- Research proposal
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree with at least upper/lower second class UK honours or equivalent, Supervisor identified for non-advertised projects.
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.
How to apply
- Check the PhD entry requirements and deadlines: apply by 31 May for October entry or 30 November for March entry. Find a supervisor or an advertised project and write a research proposal. Complete the online application for your school. Pay annual fees in advance. Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,380 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Edinburgh (campus not stated on programme page) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts and Creative Industries |
| Department | Department of Creative Industries |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
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October 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 30 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £20,380 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall.