Overview

Key Facts:

A full time Communication, Cultural and Media Studies PhD from University of Huddersfield is a three year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 words.
You are expected to work to an approved programme of study including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
Your main supervisor will normally head a supervisory team which will comprise of up to three members. The research supervisor will advise and support you on your project.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-06-12 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-10-16 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-04-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-01-22 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 81 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.

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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

18700 GBP / year

≈ 18700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5257 GBP / year

≈ 5257 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time per year:

National: £2,628
International: £8,500

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 GBP / month

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