Museum and heritage studies is an interdisciplinary field attracting interest from areas such as arts and humanities, education, sociology, cultural studies, anthropology, cultural policy and both historical and cultural geography. This diverse range adds to the vibrancy of the subject and has enabled us to develop a truly innovative field of analysis.
PhD Researchers should have the potential to make a focused contribution and deepen our understanding of the role, value and impact of the museum and heritage sectors.
Our research in this unit makes important contributions to understanding how museums and or heritage impacts on our lives; the importance of equality and inclusion; and addressing issues such as diversity and representation in our museum collections and the heritage sector.
We welcome research in the broad area of how museums and heritage can change lives, and more specifically research that can address the contribution of museums and heritage in any one of the following key areas: anti-poverty agendas; wellbeing and inclusion; sustainability (including climate change) and inclusive growth; and, sector agility and innovation at a time of challenge.
We look forward to working with you to develop innovative and significant research.
Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study.
We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Master’s Degree with Distinction.
In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.
If the University receives a large number of applicants for the project, the following desirable criteria may be applied to shortlist applicants for interview.
The University offers the following levels of support:
The following scholarship options are available to applicants worldwide:
These scholarships will cover full-time PhD tuition fees for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance) and will provide a £900 per annum research training support grant (RTSG) to help support the PhD researcher.
Applicants who already hold a doctoral degree or who have been registered on a programme of research leading to the award of a doctoral degree on a full-time basis for more than one year (or part-time equivalent) are NOT eligible to apply for an award.
Please note: you will automatically be entered into the competition for the Full Award, unless you state otherwise in your application.
The scholarship will cover tuition fees at the Home rate and a maintenance allowance of £19,000 (tbc) per annum for three years (subject to satisfactory academic performance).
This scholarship also comes with £900 per annum for three years as a research training support grant (RTSG) allocation to help support the PhD researcher.
Due consideration should be given to financing your studies. Further information on cost of living
Submission deadline
Friday 26 February 2021
12:00AM
Interview Date
Monday 12th April to Friday 23rd April 2021
Preferred student start date
Mid-September 2021
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