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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
City, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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On the PhD/MPhil, you will join our internationally renowned Journalism department, whose expertise includes editors of leading academic journals, receiving a high level of support from your supervisor. You will be joining our internationally renowned Department of Journalism, whose staff includes experienced industry professionals and leaders in media research. External assessors and students praise the high standard of research and the support of supervisors on our research degrees. A high percentage of our research graduates publish their theses in peer-reviewed journals and books. We are especially interested in research proposals around journalism practices. Our students often have the opportunity to teach, and after graduating may enter academia or return to senior roles in the media sector.
Full-time: 2 – 4 years
Part-time: 3 – 7 years
You should have an undergraduate degree with a second class (upper division) pass (or its equivalent) and a masters degree in a related academic discipline. In exceptional cases, professional qualifications and experience in the proposed research area may compensate for the lack of a Master's degree.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,110 per year
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)
£13,630 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£13,630 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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