European and International Cultures and Societies PhD

Overview

Research focuses on the study of European societies, politics and cultures. With research by both cross-national and single-country specialists it brings together a variety of disciplines such as cultural and media studies, history, social theory and political science, thus making a contribution to international and interdisciplinary dialogue in the field The representation of history in different media such as literature and film, the study of popular European culture, investigations into cultural policies and the politics of identity are some of the key areas of research being pursued.

Programme duration

Normally 3 years.

Research

Entry requirements

We welcome applications form suitably qualified candidates.

Tuition fees

Fees for this programme can be found on our Tuition fees page.

Scholarships & bursaries

• Chevening Scholarship
  Non UK
• Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
  International (Commonwealth citizens)
• Commonwealth Scholarships Scheme
  Candidates from developed Commonwealth countries (see below)
• East Lothian Educational Trust
  Applicants must be a resident of the old county of East Lothian (ie excluding Musselburgh, Wallyford and Whitecraig.)
• Entente Cordiale Scholarships
  French nationals aged 35 or under.
• Football Bursaries
  All students
• James Watt Fees Scholarships
  All UK/EU applicants
• James Watt/SML Scholarships in Languages and Intercultural Studies (SML)
  All postgraduate research applicants
• Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust
  Restricted to residents of the UK who are a son, daughter, spouse, widow or widower of a commercial traveller, chemist or grocer.
• Mexican Scholarships
  Mexican applicants
• Music Scholarships
  All students
• Professorial Scholarships in Languages and Intercultural Studies (SML)
  All postgraduate research applicants
• Remission of Fees (families of staff)
  Spouses/civil partners and children of members of staff, also retired members of staff of the University
• Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
  Citizens of Canada, the People's Republic of China, India or USA (2 awards for each country)
• Sports Bursaries
  All students
• Sports Scholarships
  All students
• Staff Scholarships
  Employees of Heriot-Watt University
• West Lothian Educational Trust
  Individuals must have originated in West Lothian or have lived there for the last 3 years.

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