Overview

The research strategy in the faculty is aligned with Bournemouth University’s 2025 vision and strategic plan; a plan that stresses real-world impact, the enrichment of society and the economy, and advancing knowledge to significantly influence challenges world-wide.

Research projects within the faculty have had a significant impact on a number of worldwide issues including digital and technological futures; The implications of 3D printing for Intellectual Property, Afterglow, The impact of digital technologies on readers and reading and global security; Tear gas, policing and human rights.

As well as conducting research within the faculty, we also work closely with colleagues from other specialisms through our research institutes and centresas well as with other universities, helping to deliver impactful and relevant research projects.

Transferable skills and academia

A Faculty of Media and Communication programme from Bournemouth University can open new career opportunities in commercial research and development, consultancy, or could lead you to starting your own business. You may alternatively consider a career in academia.

You may wish to undertake research to contribute to your knowledge of a specialist subject, or develop your employability by enhancing your skills in project management and analysis.

Programme Structure

Research study areas:

Communication & Journalism

Humanities & Law

Media Production

Computer Animation

Centre for the Study of Conflict, Emotion and Social Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-16 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Media Management Public Relations Digital Media View 15 other PhDs in Digital Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

We would normally expect you to have an Honours degree at Upper Second Class (2:1) in any subject and/or a relevant Master's degree.

Some supervisors may ask you for additional entry requirements such as relevant work experience, evidence of written work, or previous study of a particular subject.

Entry requirements may vary so it is important to discuss your application in principle before submitting a formal application.

English language requirements for this course are normally: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

26250 GBP / year

≈ 26250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5250 GBP / year

≈ 5250 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK, ROI & CI: £4,863 per year (library-based & laboratory-based)

Int'l: £20,000 per year (library-based)/ £23,000 per year (lab-based)

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.