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PhD Scholarship Opportunities in Communication, Cultural, Media and Film Studies We offer an exci�ng interdisciplinary environment delivering research that provides cri�cal insight and real-world impact. We have an ac�ve community of research students who form a key part of our vibrant research culture clustered around the Centre for Culture Media and Society. Explore previous and current projects at our SCII Impact Blog and browse our staff profiles. In REF 2021 79% of our research was assessed as ‘world leading’ or ‘interna�onally excellent’ and we were ranked in the top 12 of UK universi�es for the environment suppor�ng research in Communica�on, Cultural & Media Studies . We are interested in receiving applica�ons that relate to any of our areas of research exper�se, or mul�disciplinary projects across the Sheffield Crea�ve Industries Ins�tute:

Film and Television Studies • Adapta�on, screenwri�ng and crea�ve collabora�on • The role of film and television in shaping cultural and social narra�ves: representa�ons of gender, race, sexuality, class, disability, religion and na�onality • Reality and documentary television • Na�onalism, transna�onalism and diaspora in European cultures and cinemas

Media, Culture and Society • Digital culture and communi�es including social media pla�orms and content crea�on • Celebrity, fan and audience cultures • Digital inclusion and cri�cal digital literacy • Discourses of food and ea�ng in media and ins�tu�onal contexts

Folklore, Culture and Heritage • Folklore and contemporary legend as expressed in culture, customs, communi�es, fes�vals and through mainstream and social media. The Centre for Contemporary Legend at SHU is home to the AHRC funded Na�onal Folklore Survey for England • Cri�cal heritage studies including the role of heritage prac�ces and ins�tu�ons in shaping culture and iden�ty

PhD in Media & Communications at SHU You will join a vibrant interdisciplinary community of PhD scholars and develop autonomy as a researcher through guided project planning, supervision and conference opportunities. We provide flexible training and development opportunities covering a range of research and career-related skills and you'll have access to dedicated postdoctoral office space.

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