19 PhD programmes in Communication Studies in England, United Kingdom

Linguistics and Communication
Become an expert researcher at the forefront of your field with this Linguistics and Communication programme from University of Birmingham.

Communication and Media
The Communication and Media programme offered at Loughborough University will give you the opportunity to develop new and highly sought-after skills which can set you up for a range of careers.

Journalism and Communications
This Journalism and Communications degree from University of Gloucestershire offers research a topic of your choice or work on an extended creative project.
Science Communication
The Science Communication programme offered by Imperial develops advanced research expertise in the communication of science, public engagement, media representation, and the societal dimensions of scientific knowledge, preparing researchers to examine how science is understood and communicated across different audiences and contexts.
Media and Communication
As a student on this Media and Communication programme from University of Nottingham, you will automatically become a member of the CMPCR, which provides a rich research environment, with research seminars from visiting speakers, an annual high profile public lecture, and connections with local and national journalists and news organisations.
Information, Communication and the Social Sciences
The DPhil (doctoral) programme in Information, Communication and the Social Sciences at University of Oxford provides an opportunity for highly-qualified students to undertake innovative Internet-related research.
Communication and Media
Research in Department of Communication and Media at University of Liverpool is conducted within four research clusters which share common interest in critical, interdisciplinary analysis of a variety of modes of mediated communication across social spaces and fields.
Intercultural Communication
Work alongside specialist experts on the MPhil/PhD in Intercultural Communication offered at the University of Warwick.
English Language and Communication
A University of Hertfordshire research degree in English Language and Communication is an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research.
Information and Communications
The Information and Communications programme at Manchester Metropolitan University will help you advance or change your career, deepen your expertise, and expand your research and practical skills.
Intercultural Communication
Research into Intercultural Communication at The Open University UK explores how people from different countries and cultures interact and communicate. It includes the study of nonverbal communication and intercultural pragmatics.
Media and Communications
Become an expert in a particular area whilst studying in a rich, multidisciplinary environment with this Media and Communications PhD at The University of Exeter.
Communications (Distance Learning)
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Communications (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.
Communication
Our Communication research degrees at the Royal College of Art span the full range of communication, design and media environments.
Journalism and Communication
The Journalism and Communication programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London examines the journalistic and communicative dimensions of agenda-setting, cities, conflict, ethics, media ownership, mis- and disinformation, professional ideologies, race, and related topics.
Journalism, Communication and Creative writing
Conduct independent, original research in the Journalism, Communication and Creative writing course at University of Portsmouth and shape an original project that reflects your interests, supported by academics working at the leading edge of the field.
Social Science
The Social Science programme at University College London (UCL) is a research degree for experienced professionals from education and related fields who would like to extend their professional understanding and develop skills in research, evaluation and high-level reflection on practice.
Open Secure Communication Networks
Advance the future of cybersecurity, AI, and 5G networks. Join the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funded Centre of Doctoral Training (CDT) and become a pioneer with our Open Secure Communication Networks PhD programme. The Open Secure Communication Networks programme is offered at University of Surrey.
Communications
A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Communications programme at the University of Huddersfield allows you to explore and pursue a research project built around a substantial piece of work, which has to show evidence of original contribution to knowledge.