Media and Communications: How to apply for Masters by research (international students)
Preliminary enquiries
We strongly encourage prospective Masters by research and PhD applicants to make contact with the School before submitting an application, in order to establish whether supervision is likely to be available in their proposed research field and to take advice on how best to formulate the research project description.
To do this, please send an email to the Research Coordinator with the following information:
- a brief biography and your full contact details
- some details about your educational background
- your draft research proposal
Research proposals
Your research proposal should outline your proposed research project, including a clear indication of which texts/materials you intend to focus on and what your methodology or approach will be. The final proposal you submit with the application needs to be at least 600 words in length. The draft research proposal should be about this length as well.
We will let you know if you might find a supervisor in the School and put you in contact with them. You do not need to have arranged a supervisor for your work before you submit an application, but the application form provides an opportunity for you to name any staff member you have approached about supervision.
How to apply for Masters by research a PhD (international students)
General information about applying for Masters by research can be found on the Faculty of Arts Master of Arts by research page.
The most comprehensive general information for prospective international students can be found on the University's webpage for International postgraduate students.
Please note that the School of Culture and Communication requires research higher degree applicants to provide the following documentation in addition those specified in the application form.
- a research proposal, as detailed above
- a 5,000-word sample of recent work
Note: Applicants for Masters by research PhD in Creative Writing please note that the writing sample must demonstrate both research-based critical writing and creative writing.
Applications for research higher degrees may be submitted at any stage throughout the academic year, however, international students must apply before 31 August to be considered for scholarships in the following year.
You can download an application form or apply online at the International Admissions: How to apply page.
If you have any queries about the application process, please contact the School's Research Students Administrator.
Local students should visit the following page: How to apply for Masters by research (local students).