Media communications PhD
University of Brighton
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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OCT-25

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Brighton

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Media and communication studies is a multi-faceted research area that examines the ways in which the media represent and influence our social, cultural and political lives. Research in media and communications critically analyses the role of media institutions, as well as the changing landscape of media industries and cultural production.The University of Brighton’s School of Media fosters a thriving community of theorists and practitioners in the development of new knowledge around media ...Read more

Media and communication studies is a multi-faceted research area that examines the ways in which the media represent and influence our social, cultural and political lives. Research in media and communications critically analyses the role of media institutions, as well as the changing landscape of media industries and cultural production.

The University of Brighton’s School of Media fosters a thriving community of theorists and practitioners in the development of new knowledge around media cultures, technologies and practices. Our research examines audiences and reception, television and screen studies, digital media, gender and communication, communication and democracy, as well as media history, policy and law. We are ideally placed to offer supervisory support in this diverse and complex area, drawing on the methodologies from both the research staff at the school and related disciplines university wide.

Through these specialist centers and groups, research expertise covers a wide range of topics that engage with critical issues around media and communication. Critical investigations of media phenomena or practice-based work through digital arts and sciences, photography and film can also be aligned to cross-disciplinary work with, for example, arts practices, architecture, heritage technologies, cultural studies, human geography, politics and philosophy.

The School of Media supports PhD students to research their area of interest across a wide spectrum of media and communication research, drawing on the expertise of cutting-edge research at the School of Media.

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73rd
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70th
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Entry requirements

The entry requirements for the PhD are: a recognised Master’s degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references or, unless a School exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant.

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £4,796. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£15,900 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

£15,900 per year

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The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £15,900. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

Located on England’s beautiful south coast, the University of Brighton is a buzzing multi-campus university with a diverse student...

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