English Studies and Film, Media and Journalism PhD
University of Stirling
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University of Stirling

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Stirling

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6 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Stirling

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6 years

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The University of Stirling has a long-standing reputation for excellence in Communications, Media and Culture research. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment, 100% of our research environment in English was rated world-leading or internationally excellent.Our work encompasses research into screen and print media, digital media and social media, public communication and promotional culture, heritage and archives. We have research specialists in journalism and public ...Read more

The University of Stirling has a long-standing reputation for excellence in Communications, Media and Culture research. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework assessment, 100% of our research environment in English was rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Our work encompasses research into screen and print media, digital media and social media, public communication and promotional culture, heritage and archives. We have research specialists in journalism and public relations in addition to researchers working on many aspects of media representation, media institutions, media and communications policy, and also on numerous relationships between media, culture and society.

As a PhD researcher in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, you’ll be provided with access to dedicated research facilities as well as an opportunity to attend a range of research seminars and workshops within specialist research centres and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary subjects. You’ll also have access to a number of training opportunities, at University, Faculty and Divisional levels, including subject specialist training within postgraduate research seminars and other forums.

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Entry requirements

An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.

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£4,786 per year

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£18,200 per year

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£18,200 per year

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17 Oct 24
Journalism Studies BA (Hons)
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University of Stirling
University of Stirling ,Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bridge of Allan  0.8 miles away

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