Overview

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Arts and Creative Industries research students at London South Bank University often work together organising conferences, assisting academics in editing academic journals and publications and leading research-related events and symposia.

Our applied research tackles real-world issues and encompasses a wide variety of methodologies and approaches, including practice-based research, empirical work on audiences and cultural institutions, as well as theory-driven analysis. We offer supervision in a variety of fields and we welcome diverse projects. 80% of our research was awarded 3* out of 4* for impact – ‘very considerable impacts in terms of their reach and significance’ – by the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014.

Why research at LSBU?

We offer MRes supervision in a range of subject areas, methodological approaches and theoretical approaches, including practice-based research.

Take full advantage of the proximity to London's cultural quarter by attending professional workshops, gaining temporary employment and participating in research events.

Elephant Studios: multi-million pound studio facilities at the forefront of digital technologies and multimedia practice for creative students.

Hone your networking skills and boost your employability by attending guest lectures and participating in live briefs and collaborations with industry professionals.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

online network cultures and the networked image

art and technology

cultural policy

museum studies

performance and borders

performance and digital technologies

institutional and educational evaluation

digital storytelling (including digital journalism)

sonic culture

audience research

production research (including games and VR/AR/MR)

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Management of Creative Industries View 311 other Masters in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for a Research Degree programme at LSBU are usually expected to have:

a good honours degree (2:2 and above) and a relevant postgraduate qualification, preferably a merit at Master's level.

two academic references

proof of all of your qualifications.

PhD proposal (contact Elena Marchevska for instructions)

if English is not your first language you will be required to prove your competency in English, showing an IELTS score of at least 7.0 at postgraduate level.

You will be required to attend an interview with your potential supervisor, in person or by telephone, prior to an offer being made.

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Tuition Fees

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17600 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5010 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time 2 years:

National: £ 2505

International: £ 8800

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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