Media and Communications

Investigate an approved research topic during a period of supervised study and make an original contribution to knowledge in Media, Communication or Film Studies.

Applicants will need to provide evidence of:

To apply, candidates must submit a fully complete online application including:

All suitable candidates are invited to an interview and asked to give a short presentation about their proposed research. You will be asked questions about the project proposal and your interest in PhD level study. You are encouraged to find out more about our areas of research interest and expertise before applying. Potential supervisors can be identified through the research centre website linked above or by contacting the Postgraduate Research Tutor for advice.

All international applicants are required to show evidence (current within the last two years) of English language ability before embarking on a PhD. For this course, it must be at a minimum level of IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in all skill components (or equivalent). For more information about the different

International students: £18,600 per year

UK students: £5,328 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28

UK/Home: £5,328 per year - Fee TBC for 27/28

International: £18,600 per year

October 2026 February 2027 May 2027

Apply directly from the course page at any time — there are no fixed deadlines. Courses do fill up, so apply as early as possible.

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