School of Culture and Creative Arts

PG Research Opportunities in Theatre, Film and TV Studies

MPhil Research

The MPhil by Research is an independent study, determined by the students according to their particular interests and needs and located within a given field, supported by appropriately experienced supervisor(s). The degree is awarded to a student whose research represents a distinct contribution to knowledge.

Recent studies undertaken via this route include::


  • a thesis on the impact of technology on the live body in performance;
  • a quantitative and qualitative study of The Arches as a particular site of cultural production; and,
  • a practice-based study into the potential of ‘light and projection’ to render the female performing body more or less present/absent in space.

PhD Study

We welcome students from a variety of backgrounds to work on areas of specialist interest using methods from the arts, humanities and social sciences, including, where appropriate, research through practice.

As a PhD student at Glasgow, you may have opportunities to:


  • present and discuss your work in progress with colleagues and staff members at the annual symposium organised by postgraduate students
  • attend the varied programme of research events in TFTS
  • take advanced courses in the College of Arts in order to develop your skills
  • become a Teaching Fellow, delivering tutorials to first and second year undergraduates
  • use designated office space for postgraduate students
  • use research resources and get specialised support from library and technical support

How do I apply

You may contact members of staff to discuss your research interests before applying, using the online application system. We can supervise research with other subject areas. If you do not know which member of staff to approach, you can find out more from our staff profiles.

What funding is available?

The deadline for most funding applications is in the February of the year you wish to start study. The College of Arts has a full list of available scholarships and funding.

For further information, please contact the College of Arts Graduate School.