PhD/MPhil Journalism
City, University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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City, University of London

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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 ...Read more

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

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CUG Ranking
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39th
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Entry requirements

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.

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£5,110 per year

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£13,630 per year

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£13,630 per year

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City, University of London
City, University of London , London

City, University of London is a leading institution, ranked 38th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)....

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City, University of London
Northampton Square London EC1V 0HB United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Angel  0.2 miles away Nearest train station: Barbican  0.3 miles away
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