PhD Journalism
University of Essex
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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OCT-26

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University of Essex

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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JAN-27

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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Full Time

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APR-27

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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OCT-26

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6 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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Part Time

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JAN-26

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6 Years

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Qualification

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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Part Time

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APR-26

Duration

6 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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Part Time

Start date

JAN-27

Duration

6 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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University of Essex

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APR-27

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6 Years

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Our Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies offers supervision for PhD Journalism from our expert academics, covering a range of research interests, including: journalism, public communication and policy in the Middle East and North Africa media, democracy and democratisation, propaganda, influence and censorship, war reporting, counter-terrorism, the interplay between news media, social media and politics, parliamentary reporting in developing countries and in established ...Read more

Our Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies offers supervision for PhD Journalism from our expert academics, covering a range of research interests, including: journalism, public communication and policy in the Middle East and North Africa media, democracy and democratisation, propaganda, influence and censorship, war reporting, counter-terrorism, the interplay between news media, social media and politics, parliamentary reporting in developing countries and in established democracies.

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73/279
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29th
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Leah
05 Mar 25

I love the campus mostly by the lake in the spring when the sun comes out. Also the liburary and sillberad are prefect places to study. The bar is nice for night time activitys...Read more

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Danna
22 Feb 24

University of Essex has become my second home ! There’s always something to do in your free time, from societies to sports to social events, everything’s great. Accommodation on..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Art History, Creative Writing, History, Journalism, Literature, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy Politics, Sociology, Theatre/Drama Studies

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£5,006 per year

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£19,650 per year

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£19,650 per year

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Leah
05 Mar 25
Journalism and Criminology (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)
I love the campus mostly by the lake in the spring when the sun comes out. Also the liburary and sillberad are prefect places to study. The bar is nice for night time activitys....
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Danna
22 Feb 24
Film and Journalism (Including Year Abroad) - BA (Hons)
University of Essex has become my second home ! There’s always something to do in your free time, from societies to sports to social events, everything’s great. Accommodation on...
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University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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