Culture and Communication: Fully Funded PhD Studentship in Advancing Innovative Thinking and Research

19 Feb 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Swansea University

Department

Central

Research Field

Cultural studies » American studies
Cultural studies » Ancient studies

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

24 Feb 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

35

Offer Starting Date

10 Jan 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Advancing Innovative Thinking and Research

This project is situated within the dynamic and interdisciplinary environment of the School of Culture and Communication, spanning fields such as American Studies, Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology, English Literature, Media Studies, and Translation. It aims to explore a contemporary and impactful research topic that addresses critical societal, cultural, or historical issues while contributing to academic discourse and real-world understanding.

We also welcome applications in related research areas connected to our four Faculty interdisciplinary Research Institutes in Culture and Communities, Geopolitical Challenges, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy and Practice, as well as the two Faculty Research Networks: Climate Action Research Network (CARN) and Network for Artificial Intelligence, the Arts, the Digital Economy & Society (NAIADES).

The research promises to challenge established paradigms and provide fresh insights into enduring questions, making a significant contribution to both scholarly knowledge and broader public awareness.

We welcome applications in all areas of expertise within the School of Culture and Communication, which encompasses disciplines such as American Studies, Classics, Ancient History and Egyptology, English Language, TESOL and Applied Linguistics, English Literature and Creative Writing, History and Heritage, Media, Communication, Journalism and Public Relations, Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting, and Welsh studies. Interdisciplinary research is highly encouraged, especially in collaboration with our four Faculty interdisciplinary Research Institutes in Culture and Communities, Geopolitical Challenges, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Public Policy and Practice, as well as our two Faculty Research Networks: Climate Action Research Network (CARN) and the Network for Artificial Intelligence, the Arts, the Digital Economy & Society (NAIADES).

We are seeking candidates who can address key questions, issues, problems, and debates within these fields, offering the potential for significant contributions to knowledge. This includes exploring contemporary challenges, engaging with critical societal and cultural debates, and pushing the boundaries of traditional research paradigms through innovative interdisciplinary approaches.

Where to apply

Website

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/fhss-sures-phd-cul…

Requirements

Research Field

Cultural studies » Other

Education Level

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

IELTS 6.5 Overall (with no individual component below 6.5) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. For further information, please see the Swansea University English Language Entry Policy.
If you have any questions regarding your academic or fee eligibility based on the above, please email  pgrscholarships@swansea.ac.uk   with the web-link to the scholarship(s) you are interested in.

Additional Information
Benefits

Each SURES scholarship includes tuition fees and a stipend (currently £19,237 for 2024/25) – reviewed annually at the UKRI standard rate  and a £1,000 annual training allowance to support immersive training experiences, conference attendance, engagement with industry and international collaborative opportunities.

Eligibility criteria

Scholarships open to UK fee eligible applicants only. 

Candidates must have achieved, or be expecting to achieve, a 1st class UK undergraduate degree (or equivalent international qualification), or a 2:1 UK undergraduate degree and a Distinction in a UK master’s degree (or international equivalent).

• Where applicants have multiple master’s degrees, a distinction must be held in the degree that is most relevant to the intended PhD study.
• If you are currently studying for a master’s level qualification with an expected award date that is later than 01/10/2025, you should hold a minimum of an upper-second-class (2:1) honours degree.  
• You should be able to demonstrate a pass with a minimum grade average of at least 70% for your part-one master’s degree modules (the taught aspect of your master’s course rather than a research-focused dissertation) and submit your dissertation by no later than 30/09/2025. 

NB: If you hold a non-UK degree, please see the Swansea University degree comparisons to find out if you meet the eligibility criteria.  

Applicants must be able to begin their course of study in October 2025.  As a cohort-based programme, deferral to an alternative enrolment window within the academic year or to another academic year is not permissible. 

Selection process

Please see our website for further information.

Website for additional job details

https://www.swansea.ac.uk/postgraduate/scholarships/research/fhss-sures-phd-cul…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Swansea university

Country

United Kingdom

City

Swansea

Postal Code

SA2 8PP

Geofield

Contact

State/Province

West Glamorgan

City

Swansea

Website

http://www.swansea.ac.uk

Street

Singleton Park

Postal Code

SA28PP

E-Mail

Federico.Lopez-Terra@Swansea.ac.uk

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