The research community at London College of Communication is made up of world-renowned practitioners and theorists specialising in film, current practices and histories of photography, communication studies, sound arts, graphic and information design, and spatial design.<br>Our research is supported by collaborations with industry, commerce and the cultural sector, funding from UK research councils, and through international partnerships.<br>LCC offers a supportive and exciting research environment for graduate researchers with seminars, lectures and events.<br>In recent years, graduate researchers have curated exhibitions, hosted conferences and produced publications of their work. Discover a PhD or MPhil awarded in any subject area at UAL with qualified and inspiring research supervision. A programme of self-directed independent study that takes places within a framework of researcher and professional development and with the support of an experienced supervisory team.<br>PhD degrees are doctoral level awards which are the highest level of academic degree. A PhD is awarded following successful completion of a research project and thesis which offers a significant new contribution to knowledge in the chosen subject area.<br>An MPhil is a postgraduate research master's degree which is awarded following completion of a research project and thesis.