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University of York PhD International Studentship in Conceptualising Interactive & Immersive Fictional Story Design, UK

Applicants are invited to become a part of the PhD International Studentship funded by the University of York in the UK for the academic session 2020/2021. The studentship is funded as part of the XRStories project.

The purpose of the educational award is to support students who want to undertake a PhD degree programme in conceptualising interactive & immersive fictional story design founded in film and TV.

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University of York PhD International Studentship in Conceptualising Interactive & Immersive Fictional Story Design, UK Established in 1963, The University of York is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of York (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Yorkshire and the Humber. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Privy Council, The University of York is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of York offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 56 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: PhD degree programme in Conceptualising interactive & immersive fictional story design founded in film and TV.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Seeking to reach a professional standard of academic research and to pursue a career in either Higher Education or professional theatre, film, television, or interactive media.
  • Working professionally in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to make a career move into teaching and research in Higher Education.
  • Working in theatre, film, television, or interactive media who wish to develop their careers with the production of a substantial piece of original research.
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Offered Benefits

The studentship will cover the tuition fee at the home/EU rate (£4,407 in 2020/21) and a stipend at the standard research council rate for a period of up to 3 years (£15,285 in 2020/21). International (non-EU) candidates are welcome to apply but will be required to pay the difference between the UK/EU and international tuition fee rates, approx. £17,000 per year for the programme duration.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: In order to apply for the opportunity , please submit an application for a PhD degree programme by the given deadline.
  • Supporting Documents: You will need to submit a proposal setting out: the research question(s) that the PhD will address, a clear indication of the methodologies to be adopted, a summary of the relevant scholarly field or context that the project will engage with and contribute to, and a provisional bibliography (see preparing a PhD Proposal). You will also normally be required to provide a writing sample.
  • Admission Requirements: You will normally have completed a Master’s degree in a relevant subject and have gained at least a merit pass or equivalent. Relevant professional experience in theatre, film, television, or interactive media production may also be taken into consideration.
  • Language Requirement: If English is not your first language then you must submit a copy of a recent English language test certificate or provide details of when you are going to take the test.
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