Postgraduate research opportunities
We offer postgraduate students a wide range of options for independent study, from one year taught degrees to three-year doctoral programmes. Our outward-looking, multi-disciplinary research activities are based on high-quality, challenging and flexible graduate programmes. In undertaking such a programme, you will be joining a thriving and vibrant postgraduate community.
Our Research Degrees
All degrees can be taken part-time.
We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, working on areas of specialist interest using methods from the arts, humanities and social sciences, including, where appropriate, research through practice.
We recommend that you contact members of staff to discuss your research interests before applying. For detailed information about research themes and supervisory staff, please click on the links below:
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Research Themes |
PGR Contact |
| Centre for Cultural Policy Research | Raymond Boyle |
| Film and Television Studies | Karen Lury |
| History of Art | Erma Hermens |
| Music | Martin Cloonan |
| Theatre Studies | Vicky Price |
| General Enquiries | Jeanette Berrie |
Funding
We have several AHRC Studentships available. Click here for details of funding for postgraduate studies available in the School.
Student Life in SCCA
Research students work within a strong and well established international research environment which supports a wide range of research activities including externally funded research, seminars and workshops, and organised PG activity.
Graduate students have opportunities to engage in teaching and other activities, and are given support and training both within and outwith the School. All postgraduate students in graduate programmes in the College of Arts are required to attend a compulsory Research Training Course. The Graduate School also offers workshops in many aspects of research techniques.
Our graduates go on to contribute to the Scottish creative economy and health and wellbeing, through the depth of their analytical insight and the quality of their cultural activity, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Postgraduate Open Day
Wednesday 7th March, 11am - 4pm
Come along to our Postgraduate Open Day to talk to academic staff about our wide range of postgraduate courses and research opportunities. Find out about applying, funding, careers, university life and the city. You'll also be able to have a look around the campus and check out the student services.
To register for the event and receive further information, please see http://glasgowpostgraduateopenday.eventbrite.co.uk
Contact
Linda Hamilton
Student Events Co-ordinator
For more information on visiting us, click here.
Postgraduate Research: PhD
We are currently looking for highly motivated PhD students (with an MA or equivalent degree) in two main areas of study:
- English Medieval Art, its production and consumption including: manuscript studies, stained glass and wall painting studies as well as those qualified in textile conservation and technical art history
- Arts of China
PhDs will be supervised by staff in both locations: Christie's Education, London and the University of Glasgow.
Applicants must provide a one-page outline of the programme of research (around 500 words). You are advised to consult with the appropriate members of staff and potential supervisors at the University of Glasgow or Christie’s Education before submitting the initial outline.
You should apply using the Online Application System .
