Communication and Media

From political communication to discourse and culture, heritage industries to media and entertainment, and film and television to social media, the Department of Communication and Media produces cutting-edge research that links strongly with most key areas of inquiry in this major field of study. A PhD/MPhil in Communication and Media allows you to embrace the study of communication and media in an inclusive and comprehensive manner. TheDepartment of Communication and Mediais a leading centre for the study of how ideas are influenced, expressed and shared, currently ranked within the world top 75 for Communication (Shanghai Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2025). Through ourresearch, we’re casting an innovative light on many aspects of the discipline, from how mass media influence democracy to how English is evolving as an international language. Our internationally acclaimed research feeds insights such as these directly into our teaching. We influence many fields, from politics and entertainment to healthcare and e-business. As an outward-looking department, we maintain exciting, productive partnerships with industry, the arts and key creative venues in Liverpool, nationally and internationally. In research or as a student, this is the place to get your voice heard. When you undertake postgraduate research with us, you’ll benefit from: We particularly welcome research proposals that match those of our researchers. This includes: Our research activity is conducted within fourresearch groupswhich share common interest in critical, interdisciplinary analysis of a variety of modes of mediated communication across social spaces and fields. The University of LiverpoolDigital Media and Society Institute(DMSI) brings together researchers from a range of disciplines to explore the role and impact of digital media in society today. (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) (Research Excellence Framework, 2021) (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

IELTS: 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5 TOEFL iBT: If you took a TOEFL test on or before 20 January 2026, you’ll need 100 overall, with minimum scores of listening 21, writing 21, reading 21 and speaking 23. If you took a TOEFL test from 21 January 2026 onwards, when a new scoring system was introduced, you’ll need 5 overall, with 4.5 or above in all components. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. Pearson PTE Academic: 69 overall, with no component below 61 Your most recent IELTS score: Pre-sessional English course length 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0: 6 weeks 6.0 overall, with writing at 6.0 and no component below 5.5: 10 weeks 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5: 12 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.5: 20 weeks 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.0: 30 weeks 5.0 overall, with no more than one component at 4.5: 40 weeks

IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5

International students: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619

International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

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