University of Manchester: Anthropology, Media and Performance
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts, Languages and Cultures View department profile |
| Web | https://www.hcri.manchester.ac.uk/ |
| PhDSALC@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0161 275 3559 |
| Study type | Research |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
This practice-based Anthropology, Media and Performance PhD programme will see you carry out an extensive piece of research in the field.
Jointly managed by the Drama department and the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology/Social Anthropology, this programme begins with a year of academic formation and preliminary training in research methods and relevant craft techniques, before you carry out your project on the basis of field research of up to a year's duration.
In the third year, you will be expected to return to Manchester and prepare the presentation of your results in textual or other media, as appropriate.
Sponsorship info
The School offers a limited number of bursaries and studentships on a competitive basis. Please note that whilst we do not have closing dates for programme applications, all funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form. You may also be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the government. Find out more about this and other sources of funding on the funding opportunities page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require successful completion of a master's course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training. A research proposal must be included with the formal application materials. |
| Assessment | One of the central aims of this programme is to combine visual, aural and textual media in an imaginative, self-reflexive and critically aware manner to generate original knowledge in one or more of the academic fields from which it draws, namely anthropology, applied theatre, screen studies and performance/media practice. Our assessment methods are designed to test both the development of skills and competences in the use of performance and media practice for the purposes of ethnographic research, and the development of text-based writing and intellectual abilities. In the training phase, you will be able to draw on a broad range of units. These involve an equally broad range of assessment methods, ranging from conventional 4,000-word assessment essays to portfolios of practical work. Each student will be assigned at least two supervisors, normally one in Drama and the other in Anthropology. One of these supervisors will be considered the 'principal supervisor' and will be primarily responsible for monitoring your progression. The thesis, produced in the third year, will provide evidence of the creation and interpretation of knowledge that extends the frontiers of the disciplines of Drama (incorporating Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or Social Anthropology through original research. It will consist of the following: a practical outcome, typically a media production (in the form of film, photography and/or audio recordings) and/or a theatrical performance; a 20-50,000 word dissertation containing a presentation of the research as a contribution to the academic discipline of Drama (including Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or social anthropology; an exploration of ethical issues of research and practice; a statement of methodology. The thesis will be examined by means of a viva, as provided for in University regulations. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This practice-based Anthropology, Media and Performance PhD programme will see you carry out an extensive piece of research in the field.
Jointly managed by the Drama department and the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology/Social Anthropology, this programme begins with a year of academic formation and preliminary training in research methods and relevant craft techniques, before you carry out your project on the basis of field research of up to a year's duration.
In the third year, you will be expected to return to Manchester and prepare the presentation of your results in textual or other media, as appropriate.
Sponsorship info
The School offers a limited number of bursaries and studentships on a competitive basis. Please note that whilst we do not have closing dates for programme applications, all funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form. You may also be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the government. Find out more about this and other sources of funding on the funding opportunities page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require successful completion of a master's course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training. A research proposal must be included with the formal application materials. |
| Assessment | One of the central aims of this programme is to combine visual, aural and textual media in an imaginative, self-reflexive and critically aware manner to generate original knowledge in one or more of the academic fields from which it draws, namely anthropology, applied theatre, screen studies and performance/media practice. Our assessment methods are designed to test both the development of skills and competences in the use of performance and media practice for the purposes of ethnographic research, and the development of text-based writing and intellectual abilities. In the training phase, you will be able to draw on a broad range of units. These involve an equally broad range of assessment methods, ranging from conventional 4,000-word assessment essays to portfolios of practical work. Each student will be assigned at least two supervisors, normally one in Drama and the other in Anthropology. One of these supervisors will be considered the 'principal supervisor' and will be primarily responsible for monitoring your progression. The thesis, produced in the third year, will provide evidence of the creation and interpretation of knowledge that extends the frontiers of the disciplines of Drama (incorporating Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or Social Anthropology through original research. It will consist of the following: a practical outcome, typically a media production (in the form of film, photography and/or audio recordings) and/or a theatrical performance; a 20-50,000 word dissertation containing a presentation of the research as a contribution to the academic discipline of Drama (including Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or social anthropology; an exploration of ethical issues of research and practice; a statement of methodology. The thesis will be examined by means of a viva, as provided for in University regulations. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This practice-based Anthropology, Media and Performance PhD programme will see you carry out an extensive piece of research in the field.
Jointly managed by the Drama department and the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology/Social Anthropology, this programme begins with a year of academic formation and preliminary training in research methods and relevant craft techniques, before you carry out your project on the basis of field research of up to a year's duration.
In the third year, you will be expected to return to Manchester and prepare the presentation of your results in textual or other media, as appropriate.
Sponsorship info
The School offers a limited number of bursaries and studentships on a competitive basis. Please note that whilst we do not have closing dates for programme applications, all funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form. You may also be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the government. Find out more about this and other sources of funding on the funding opportunities page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require successful completion of a master's course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training. A research proposal must be included with the formal application materials. |
| Assessment | One of the central aims of this programme is to combine visual, aural and textual media in an imaginative, self-reflexive and critically aware manner to generate original knowledge in one or more of the academic fields from which it draws, namely anthropology, applied theatre, screen studies and performance/media practice. Our assessment methods are designed to test both the development of skills and competences in the use of performance and media practice for the purposes of ethnographic research, and the development of text-based writing and intellectual abilities. In the training phase, you will be able to draw on a broad range of units. These involve an equally broad range of assessment methods, ranging from conventional 4,000-word assessment essays to portfolios of practical work. Each student will be assigned at least two supervisors, normally one in Drama and the other in Anthropology. One of these supervisors will be considered the 'principal supervisor' and will be primarily responsible for monitoring your progression. The thesis, produced in the third year, will provide evidence of the creation and interpretation of knowledge that extends the frontiers of the disciplines of Drama (incorporating Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or Social Anthropology through original research. It will consist of the following: a practical outcome, typically a media production (in the form of film, photography and/or audio recordings) and/or a theatrical performance; a 20-50,000 word dissertation containing a presentation of the research as a contribution to the academic discipline of Drama (including Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or social anthropology; an exploration of ethical issues of research and practice; a statement of methodology. The thesis will be examined by means of a viva, as provided for in University regulations. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| International | 18500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4327 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This practice-based Anthropology, Media and Performance PhD programme will see you carry out an extensive piece of research in the field.
Jointly managed by the Drama department and the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology/Social Anthropology, this programme begins with a year of academic formation and preliminary training in research methods and relevant craft techniques, before you carry out your project on the basis of field research of up to a year's duration.
In the third year, you will be expected to return to Manchester and prepare the presentation of your results in textual or other media, as appropriate.
Sponsorship info
The School offers a limited number of bursaries and studentships on a competitive basis. Please note that whilst we do not have closing dates for programme applications, all funding competitions have a specified deadline for submitting the funding application form and a separate (earlier) deadline for submitting the online programme application form. You may also be eligible for a postgraduate loan from the government. Find out more about this and other sources of funding on the funding opportunities page.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require successful completion of a master's course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training. A research proposal must be included with the formal application materials. |
| Assessment | One of the central aims of this programme is to combine visual, aural and textual media in an imaginative, self-reflexive and critically aware manner to generate original knowledge in one or more of the academic fields from which it draws, namely anthropology, applied theatre, screen studies and performance/media practice. Our assessment methods are designed to test both the development of skills and competences in the use of performance and media practice for the purposes of ethnographic research, and the development of text-based writing and intellectual abilities. In the training phase, you will be able to draw on a broad range of units. These involve an equally broad range of assessment methods, ranging from conventional 4,000-word assessment essays to portfolios of practical work. Each student will be assigned at least two supervisors, normally one in Drama and the other in Anthropology. One of these supervisors will be considered the 'principal supervisor' and will be primarily responsible for monitoring your progression. The thesis, produced in the third year, will provide evidence of the creation and interpretation of knowledge that extends the frontiers of the disciplines of Drama (incorporating Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or Social Anthropology through original research. It will consist of the following: a practical outcome, typically a media production (in the form of film, photography and/or audio recordings) and/or a theatrical performance; a 20-50,000 word dissertation containing a presentation of the research as a contribution to the academic discipline of Drama (including Applied Theatre, Screen and Performance Studies) and/or social anthropology; an exploration of ethical issues of research and practice; a statement of methodology. The thesis will be examined by means of a viva, as provided for in University regulations. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2163 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The programme will be jointly managed by Drama in the School of Arts Languages and Cultures, and the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology/Social Anthropology in the School of Social Sciences. It is a practice-based programme, governed by the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.
After a year of academic formation and preliminary training in research methods and relevant craft techniques, students will be expected to carry out their projects on the basis of field research of a up to a year's duration. In the third year, students will be expected to return to Manchester and prepare the presentation of their results in textual or other media as appropriate.
**Aims**
- To introduce students to potential interdisciplinary combinations of Anthropology, Applied Theatre/Performance Studies and Media Production so that they can produce original knowledge in one or more of these academic fields.
- To introduce students to cutting-edge theories and self-reflexive, critical research practice in all these fields.
- To train students in a range of practical field research methods and media production skills sufficient to enable them to carry out the year-long fieldwork that is an integral and necessary aspect of the second year of the programme and to produce a combination of written dissertation and media and/or performance practice thereafter.
- To make students aware of the legal and ethical implications of their work and of the appropriate procedures for ensuring ethical clearance of their research.
- To encourage students in the development of a range of transferable skills in areas such as IT and AV media, as well as presentational, writing, team-working and foreign language skills
Sponsorship info
For subject areas that hold awards in particular years, UK and EU applicants may enter the AHRC Block Grant Partnership competition (deadline March); this is highly competitive, and applicants should discuss applying with their proposed supervisor as soon as possible; some awards are usually offered by the School or department, some of which are reserved for international applicants.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful completion of a Masters course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training, is a prerequisite for entry to a PhD. A research proposal must be included with the formal application materials. |
| Assessment | Assessment requires students to carry out projects on the basis of field research, and to prepare the presentation of their results in textual or other media as appropriate. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4260 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 18000 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The programme will be jointly managed by Drama in the School of Arts Languages and Cultures, and the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology/Social Anthropology in the School of Social Sciences. It is a practice-based programme, governed by the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures.
After a year of academic formation and preliminary training in research methods and relevant craft techniques, students will be expected to carry out their projects on the basis of field research of a up to a year's duration. In the third year, students will be expected to return to Manchester and prepare the presentation of their results in textual or other media as appropriate.
**Aims**
- To introduce students to potential interdisciplinary combinations of Anthropology, Applied Theatre/Performance Studies and Media Production so that they can produce original knowledge in one or more of these academic fields.
- To introduce students to cutting-edge theories and self-reflexive, critical research practice in all these fields.
- To train students in a range of practical field research methods and media production skills sufficient to enable them to carry out the year-long fieldwork that is an integral and necessary aspect of the second year of the programme and to produce a combination of written dissertation and media and/or performance practice thereafter.
- To make students aware of the legal and ethical implications of their work and of the appropriate procedures for ensuring ethical clearance of their research.
- To encourage students in the development of a range of transferable skills in areas such as IT and AV media, as well as presentational, writing, team-working and foreign language skills
Sponsorship info
For subject areas that hold awards in particular years, UK and EU applicants may enter the AHRC Block Grant Partnership competition (deadline March); this is highly competitive, and applicants should discuss applying with their proposed supervisor as soon as possible; some awards are usually offered by the School or department, some of which are reserved for international applicants.
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Successful completion of a Masters course with an overall classification of Merit or higher, or its overseas equivalent, with an element of research training, is a prerequisite for entry to a PhD. A research proposal must be included with the formal application materials. |
| Assessment | Assessment requires students to carry out projects on the basis of field research, and to prepare the presentation of their results in textual or other media as appropriate. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2130 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 9000 GBP for Year 1 |
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