Media and Creative Industries

Entry requirements

To undertake a PhD programme across any of our institutes you must have a minimum of an upper class honours degree (2:1) or overseas equivalent in a related subject area.

Months of entry

January, April, July, October

Course content

The Institute for Creative Futures is an innovative hub that merges the cutting-edge fields of design innovation and creative technologies. Combining expertise and forward-thinking approaches in design innovation, media and the creative industries, The Institute brings together diverse disciplines to tackle contemporary global challenges. We are dedicated to exploring how design innovation and creative technologies can drive social, cultural, and economic transformation and equip the next generation of leaders with the skills knowledge and expertise needed to shape the future of the creative industries.

We are a vibrant, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking community, where world-leading academics and talented students work closely together to research world leading inventions. We foster a culture of experimentation and interdisciplinary collaboration to drive real-world impact.

By pursuing one of our postgraduate research programmes, research students will have the opportunity to work with top researchers and industry leaders and gain first-hand experience of real-life problem solving.

Information for international students

English Language requirements: IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each subtest (Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking) or equivalent.

Fees and funding

Please visit our website for further information on PhD fees and finance.