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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Creative and Critical Practice

University of Sussex
Brighton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£23,500Per Year (Intl)
£5,238Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Creative and Critical Practice at University of Sussex is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Brighton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. A Creative and Critical Practice PhD at Sussex develops your practice-led research in creative media production alongside critically engaged writing. Your research might involve a variety of practical approaches including video, photography and imaging, interactive media, sound, social media or process-based performative methods. At Sussex, you’ll be able to take part in the: - Centre for Photography and Visual Culture - Centre for Research in Creative and Performing Arts. International tuition fees are £23,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,238 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Creative Practice
Practice-Led Research and Documentation
Critical Theory and Visual Culture
Digital Media and Emerging Technologies
Sonic and Audio Practice Research
Photography
Representation and Analysis
Interdisciplinary Creative Research Project
Doctoral Thesis and Professional Development
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£94,000

Home Student Fee

£5,238

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
5%Studying
5%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
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