Media PhD
University of West London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of West London - (UWL)

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SEP-25

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6 years

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OverviewThe London School of Film, Media and Design offers ?a PhD in Media by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s? teaching staff. ?These include Media Studies, Media Arts, ?Media History and Theory, ?and? Media Archaeology.?The combination of theoretical and practical research specialisms in the department means we can support either a written or practice-based PhD in Media, which could include elements of archival research or film practice.Many of our academics ...Read more

Overview

The London School of Film, Media and Design offers ?a PhD in Media by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s?

  • teaching staff.
  • ?These include Media Studies, Media Arts, ?Media History and Theory, ?and? Media Archaeology.?

    The combination of theoretical and practical research specialisms in the department means we can support either a written or practice-based PhD in Media, which could include elements of archival research or film practice.

    Many of our academics have highly active research backgrounds in a variety of subjects. We offer expert supervision across a wide range of topics. We are currently seeking applications for PhDs in the following broad areas:?

    • feminist theory and philosophy??
    • gender, technology and work?
    • media arts, art and design history, cultural history, communication design, design and visual literacies?
    • media history and theory, media archaeology, gallery and museum studies
    • media studies, media transformations, television, news and journalism
    • promotional culture, branding, advertising and public relations
    • photography history and theory, media and photography practice, photography and philosophy, literature and photography.

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    04 Apr 14

    London is a great place to come and study. The lecturers know what they are talking about and deliver in an engaging way. I am very much enjoying the course and learning loads - I..Read more

    Entry requirements

    The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, a master’s degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.

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    £3,995 per year

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    Students from Domestic

    This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £3,995. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £14,750 per year

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    Students from EU

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

    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

    £14,750 per year

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    Please note: The fees might vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

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    The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.

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    University of West London
    University of West London , Ealing

    The University of West London (UWL) is known as the ‘career university’ due its exceptionally high graduate employment rate and...

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    University of West London
    St Mary's Road Ealing Greater London W5 5RF United Kingdom
    Nearest tube station: South Ealing  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: West Ealing  0.6 miles away
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