We welcome applications for the degrees of PhD in Cultural Policy Studies and PhD in Creative Industries, on either a full-time or a part-time basis, from those who have successfully completed one of the Centre's taught MA programmes and from those who have graduated in a relevant subject elsewhere with appropriate academic qualifications.

Completed PhD theses are available for viewing in the University of Warwick library. In order to arrange an appointment, please contact Richard Perkins at the library on +44 (0) 24 765 22331 or by email to R.Perkins@warwick.ac.uk . Recent theses are also available through Warwick's online repository 'wrap'.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE THINKING OF APPLYING FOR A PLACE ON THE CENTRE'S PHD PROGRAMME, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS SET OUT HERE. IF IN DOUBT, PLEASE CONTACT DR ELEONORA BELFIORE FOR CLARIFICATIONS.

Research at the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies

Cultural policy studies is an interdisciplinary field characterised by a diversity of subjects and research methods. The Centre's distinctive approach to research is based on a humanities tradition of critical investigation. The Centre encourages its researchers to tackle the underlying theoretical assumptions and ideologies behind cultural policy and management. The Centre is unlikely to support research of a primarily descriptive nature, or research based primarily on empirical social science.

The Centre expects its research to be relevant to current policy and management practice, but to remain detached from institutional imperatives. The Centre does not engage in research of a primarily 'instrumental’' nature, designed to endorse or enhance existing practice or to advocate a preconceived policy position. Research partnerships with external institutions are underpinned by a critical analysis of existing assumptions and knowledge, including those of the researchers and institutions concerned.

The Centre does not have a prescriptive approach to research methodology and advocates a subject-led approach with appropriate methods selected and adapted according to the objectives of the research. Research methods are likely to be diverse and individualised rather than following a collective 'best practice' model.

As a research student at the Centre you will be expected to make an original contribution to the field by critically reviewing existing knowledge and by challenging current assumptions and orthodoxies. Your research should be a personal journey which engages with issues and ideas you feel are significant and which are challenging and relevant to those working in the cultural sector.

Find out more about applying for a PhD at the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies.

CCPS DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP: The Centre for Cultural POlicy studies is offering one 3-year doctoral scholarship, commencing in October 2011

Download the PhD Student Handbook

The Centre's PhD student handbook explains the research process, resources and ethos within the Centre for Cultural Policy Studies. It should be read in conjunction with the University guidelines on PhD research.