Overview

Key Features

The Communication and Media programme from Loughborough University is home to a lively community of postgraduates working closely with specialist supervisors who conduct research at the cutting-edge of developments in their field.

Our graduates have gone on to work in industries including television, marketing, academia and publishing. They work for companies and organisations such as China Development Research Foundation, Elsevier Ltd, Image Line Communication, Institute of Psychiatry, Metropolitan Police Service, Oxfam, and X-Pert Med GmbH.

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Programme Structure

Research:

Culture, Economy and Policy

Language and Social Interaction

Memory and History

Nations

Communication

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Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-04-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 19 other PhDs in Communication Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a relevant subject.

Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be required to complete research training in tandem with their PhD.

We will need copies of:

an academic transcript of your undergraduate degree showing the modules studied and marks achieved

a copy of your degree certificate, if you have already graduated

a personal statement - this should explain your motivation for studying the programme, any relevant skills and experience you have (through studying or work), and your future career aspirations and how this programme will support you in achieving this. Remember to let your passion for the subject shine through!

your research proposal. This is only needed if you have developed your own research project or the advertised project asks you to include one in your application. Guidance on what to include in your proposal can be found here.

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Tuition Fee

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International

21500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Loughborough

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.