Communication and Media PhD
Loughborough University
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The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is recognised as an international centre of academic excellence and for our cutting-edge interdisciplinary work. Loughborough is home to world-leading research in communication and media and has connections with a wide range of public and third sector bodies, including BBC Trust, Metropolitan Police, the Electoral Commission, the College of Mediators and the Department of Health.The Communication and Media division is home to a lively community of ...Read more

The School of Social Sciences and Humanities is recognised as an international centre of academic excellence and for our cutting-edge interdisciplinary work. Loughborough is home to world-leading research in communication and media and has connections with a wide range of public and third sector bodies, including BBC Trust, Metropolitan Police, the Electoral Commission, the College of Mediators and the Department of Health.

The Communication and Media division is home to a lively community of postgraduates working closely with specialist supervisors who conduct research at the cutting-edge of developments in their field.

Our graduates have gone on to work in industries including television, marketing, academia and publishing. They work for companies and organisations such as China Development Research Foundation, Elsevier Ltd, Image Line Communication, Institute of Psychiatry, Metropolitan Police Service, Oxfam, and X-Pert Med GmbH.

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14/101
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Lina
24 Nov 24

The uni's location in the centre of the country means it has good transport connections to most other cities. There's not too much to do in town, and the union can seem small..Read more

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Gema
19 Nov 24

Lovely..Read more

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant subject. Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be required to complete research training in tandem with their PhD.

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£4,712 per year

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The above mentioned fee are applicable to projects starting in April 2024, and July 2024.

£20,250 per year

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Students from EU

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The above mentioned fee are applicable to projects starting in April 2024, and July 2024. £21,500 full-time degree per annum 2024-25 tuition fees are applicable to projects starting in October 2024, January 2025, April 2025 and July 2025.

£20,250 per year

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The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

The above mentioned fee are applicable to projects starting in April 2024, and July 2024. £21,500 full-time degree per annum 2024-25 tuition fees are applicable to projects starting in October 2024, January 2025, April 2025 and July 2025.

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Latest Communication Studies reviews

Communication Studies
Communication Studies
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Lina
24 Nov 24
Graphic Design (with placement year) BA (Hons)
The uni's location in the centre of the country means it has good transport connections to most other cities. There's not too much to do in town, and the union can seem small...
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Gema
19 Nov 24
Graphic Design BA (Hons)
Lovely...
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Loughborough University
Epinal Way Loughborough Leicestershire LE11 3TU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Loughborough  1.1 miles away
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