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University of Sussex School of Media, Film and Music AHRC Masters Studentships (Research Preparation Masters) In 2009, the University of Sussex was awarded a substantial number of Doctoral and Research Preparation Masters Studentships for the following five years within an AHRC Block Grant Partnership award. This year, the School of Media, Film and Music will be offering 1 Research Preparation Masters in each of the following: Cultural Studies Film Studies & Television Studies Film, Digital and Media Production Media and Film at Sussex is one of the leading departments in the UK in the field of media theory, practice and research. We have a firmly established reputation in both teaching and research, built on our distinctive interdisciplinary approach. In the 2008 national research assessment exercise (RAE) our results were excellent, placing us joint 8th out of 47 UK departments. Studentships The Research Preparation Masters awards are intended to support students undertaking Master’s courses that focus on advanced study and research training explicitly intended to provide a foundation for further research at doctoral level. Full and partial awards are available Masters awards. A full award covers fees and an annual, tax free stipend of £9,280 (2009/10 rates). A partial award covers fees only. To see if you would be eligible for a full or partial award, please see the AHRC's student eligibility criteria. If you are a part time student, support is pro rata. Deadline The deadline for applications is 5 March 2010. Further Information Candidates need to complete both an application form for admission to a Postgraduate Degree at the University of Sussex and a separate application form for a studentship. For further information on eligibility and how to apply please visit: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/funding/pgukeu_ahrc For further information on the School of Media, Film and Music please visit: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/mediastudies/