44 PhD programmes in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

The Centre for Global Media and Communication at SOAS University of London students working on an exceptionally wide range of topics, both theoretical and empirical, concerned with different aspects of communication and practices in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. 

During the Media course from the University of West London you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and practitioners, and join a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of media. 

The Institute for Media and Creative Industries from Loughborough University is an innovative hub that merges the cutting-edge fields of design innovation and creative technologies.

The PhD in Film, Screen and Popular Culture from University of Brighton has a research culture in film and screen studies that has fostered national archives and given critical insight across practice, theory and history.

The Department of Film and Television offers supervisory expertise in a wide range of subject areas, including classical Hollywood cinema, British cinema, television drama, comedy, animation and documentary. University of Bristol offers the Film and Television programme. 

A Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is the highest academic award for which a student can be registered. This Cultural and Media Studies 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.

The Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media PhD programme from University of York department welcomes proposals on a wide variety of research topics relating to Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media.

Research in Media and Communications at the University of Brighton critically analyses the role of media institutions, as well as the changing landscape of media industries and cultural production.

Throughout this Media and Cultural Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll gain access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.

The Digital Media and Digital Cultures at the University of Brighton is committed to cross-disciplinary approaches to research into and through digital media, digital innovation, creative digital and the growth and adoption of digital culture in all walks of life.

The Film, Television and Media Studies PhD course from University of East Anglia students are committed to improving the understanding of how media impacts culture and society today, globally and nationally, as well as locally and in the community. Our postgraduate researchers have opportunities to work at the heart of active research groups, challenging boundaries and making real advances.

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.

This Media and Cultural Studies course from Lancaster University offers a chance to develop your own knowledge and research in the ever changing world of media. 

This Film, Media and Television degree from the University of Gloucestershire will boost your professional practice and develop high-level skills and knowledge to progress your career. Research a topic of your choice or work on an extended creative project.

The students of Media and Communication programme of the University of Leicester  complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

This Theatre, Film, Television and Interactive Media by Creative Practice PhD programme from University of York invites proposals in the fields of Playwriting, Acting for Theatre, Directing for Theatre, Film and Television, Sound Design and Interactive Media.

The Journalism, Media and Culture degree offered by Cardiff University is committed to undertaking research that engages with contemporary issues across journalism, the media and communications both theoretically and practically.

Our Journalism work at the University of Stirling encompasses research into screen and print media, digital media and social media, public communication and promotional culture, heritage and archives.

New Media in Society research at The Open University UK aims at going beyond the study of Computing and ICT from a technology perspective, and looks at improving our understating human values and the impact of technology innovations on people's lives and their communities.

The Art and Media course at University of Plymouth welcomes applications for both practice-led and more traditional forms of doctoral research across art and media including interdisciplinary practices, philosophical, curatorial and pedagogic research.