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The Communication, Cultural and Media Studies PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield Key Facts:

A full time PhD 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

We have particular expertise in:

Audiences, Fans and Participatory Culture: addressing how people are engaging with and responding to a rapidly changing media culture; exploring people’s affective relationships with media and how these are created, managed and enabled by industry;
Politics, Journalism, Gender and Identity: addressing the global political upheaval characterised by the rise of populism, identity politics and new forms of media and communication; exploring questions of gender, identity, equality, diversity and inclusion as they pertain to media industries, audiences/fans, technologies, production and cultures
Media Industries and Cultural Production: addressing the industrial contexts of production internationally, nationally and locally, often working in collaboration with industry
Digital Culture: addressing how digital culture is transforming communication, culture and media; exploring new theorisations to understand digital culture

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Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-06-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-18 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

66

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 79 other PhDs in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

66

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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General requirements

The normal level of attainment required for entry is:

Master's degree or Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, 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.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our Where are you from information pages.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17600 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4900 GBP per year during 36 months.

Part-time:

National: £2,450
International: £8,000

Living costs for Huddersfield

600 - 1000 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Overview

The Communication, Cultural and Media Studies PhD programme from the University of Huddersfield Key Facts:

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Language

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Huddersfield

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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