The poor, by the way: Practice-led working-class experimental writing

This practice-led project aims to forefront working-class lived experience to produce new experimental, interdisciplinary writing. Drawing upon the confluence of the formal and informal to embody and to examine innovative forms of original writing, this project does not take modes of narrative storytelling for granted, rather it seeks to develop new ways of looking at the working-class lived experience through radical experimentation. By situating the research within recent examples of such writing, incorporating auto-theory, experimental fiction and performance writing, this PhD will test the liminal, giving voice to previously unprivileged viewpoints and methods.

For informal enquiries about the project, contact : Prof. Maria Fusco, DJCAD, [Email Address Removed]

For general enquiries about the University of Dundee, contact [Email Address Removed]

Our research community thrives on the diversity of students and staff which helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for postgraduate research. We welcome applications from all talented individuals and are committed to widening access to those who have the ability and potential to benefit from higher education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have obtained, or expect to obtain, a UK honours degree at 2.1 or above (or equivalent for non-UK qualifications), and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline. For international qualifications, please see equivalent entry requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/study/international/country/.

English language requirement: IELTS (Academic) overall score must be at least 6.5 (with not less than 6.5 in reading and writing, and 6.0 in listening and speaking). The University of Dundee accepts a variety of equivalent qualifications and alternative ways to demonstrate language proficiency; please see full details of the University’s English language requirements here: www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step 1: Email Prof. Maria Fusco, DJCAD, [Email Address Removed]

to (1) send a copy of your CV and (2) discuss your potential application and any practicalities (e.g. suitable start date).

Step 2: After discussion with  Prof Fusco, formal applications can be made via our direct application system. When applying, please follow the instructions below:

Candidates must apply for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in PhD in Art & Design using our direct application system.

Please select the study mode (full-time/part-time) and start date agreed with the lead supervisor.

In the Research Proposal section, please:

-         Enter the lead supervisor’s name in the ‘proposed supervisor’ box

-         Enter the project title listed at the top of this page in the ‘proposed project title’ box

In the ‘personal statement’ section, please outline your suitability for the project selected.