Media Studies, PhD
Swansea University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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A PhD or MPhil in Media and Communication at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as media and communication, education, government or the private sector.You will be closely supervised by two experienced academics with relevant expertise throughout the course of your project. This takes the ...Read more

A PhD or MPhil in Media and Communication at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as media and communication, education, government or the private sector.You will be closely supervised by two experienced academics with relevant expertise throughout the course of your project. This takes the form of fortnightly meetings in your first term and meetings at regular agreed intervals beyond.You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in any field of media and communication, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the School of Culture and Communication Postgraduate conference.You may also have the chance to teach undergraduate tutorials and seminars from the second year, for which you receive training and payment. Financial support is also provided (subject to approval) for attending conferences or conducting research away from Swansea.

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The best part of my Swansea University experience has genuinely been the sense of community I’ve found here. I came to Swansea expecting a nice uni by the beach. However, being..Read more

Entry requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a masters degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a masters degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

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£5,006 per year

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£17,650 per year

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£17,650 per year

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Sonny
25 Nov 25
Journalism, Media and Communications - BA (Hons)
I love it all best thing I ever...
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Joseph
19 Nov 25
Media and Communication - BA (Hons)
The best part of my Swansea University experience has genuinely been the sense of community I’ve found here. I came to Swansea expecting a nice uni by the beach. However, being...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to the city centre, as well as to the beaches...

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Swansea University
Singleton Park Swansea SA2 8PP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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