Journalism and PR PhD
University of Sunderland
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sunderland

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Full time

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22-SEP-25

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4 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sunderland

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22-SEP-25

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6 years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sunderland

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22-SEP-25

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6 years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Sunderland

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22-SEP-25

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4 years

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OverviewA PhD is “probably the most internationally transferable qualification” according to the Higher Education Policy Institute.You will critically investigate your chosen topic in great depth, with support, guidance and encouragement from our supervisory team. Crucially, your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to knowledge.Increasingly, a doctorate is an essential ...Read more

Overview

A PhD is “probably the most internationally transferable qualification” according to the Higher Education Policy Institute.

You will critically investigate your chosen topic in great depth, with support, guidance and encouragement from our supervisory team. Crucially, your investigation should result in the creation and interpretation of knowledge which extends the forefront of your discipline. It should make an original contribution to knowledge.

Increasingly, a doctorate is an essential requirement for recruitment and promotion in university teaching roles. More broadly, a PhD is a life-changing programme that trains you to think at a deep level while you become an expert on a particular topic. It is quite possible that you will end up knowing more about that topic than almost anyone else in the country.

Why us?

  • A PhD is highly advisable if you are considering a career as an academic
  • We're ranked 2nd in the UK for students’ overall satisfaction with their research degree programme according to the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2018
  • You have the option to study this programme at our Sunderland campus or possibly via distance learning

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
66th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
What students say
Y
Yuk
27 Feb 23

As an international student studying in the university of Sunderland, this uni is actually one of the best out of all the offers i..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
22 Jan 20

Overall i am very happy with my university experience so far. In my opinion sunderland was the best university i could have picked to study at. The support is great, and the..Read more

Entry requirements

The normal entry requirement for a research degree is a UK honours degree (first or upper second class) or a UK Masters degree or a qualification which is regarded as equivalent. We will consider candidates with other qualifications, looking at evidence of academic ability such as published work.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£4,600 per year

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Students from Domestic

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The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£14,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

£14,000 per year

This information is updated by IDP Connect, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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

The fee mentioned is for 2024-25 academic year and there may be a slight increase in the fee for 2025-26 entry.

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Latest reviews

Latest Journalism (General) reviews

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Y
Yuk
27 Feb 23
Journalism BA (Hons)
As an international student studying in the university of Sunderland, this uni is actually one of the best out of all the offers i...
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SR
Student Reviewer
22 Jan 20
Journalism BA (Hons)
Overall i am very happy with my university experience so far. In my opinion sunderland was the best university i could have picked to study at. The support is great, and the...
Read more
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