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Overview
This Digital Culture and Communication programme offered by Birkbeck, University of London supports original and practice-based scholarly enquiry culminating in a substantial thesis assessed through a viva voce examination. Candidates work within an interdisciplinary environment, benefiting from specialist supervision as well as participation in seminars, lectures, conferences, workshops, reading groups, and advanced training opportunities.Key Facts
Academic activity is strengthened by critically engaged research clusters addressing contemporary media, creative, and societal developments. Areas of expertise encompass exhibition-making, labour within creative sectors, democratic communication, regulatory change, screen-based forms, mediated environments, and emerging technological and cultural developments.Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- Digitally mediated aesthetics
- Digitally mediated affect
- Digitally mediated art
- Digitally mediated cities
- Digitally mediated everyday life
- Digitally mediated politics
- Post-human condition
- Cultural policy
- Creative labour
- Curatorial practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
79
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Film Studies Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 63 other PhDs in Film Studies in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
79
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirement for this MPhil/PhD Digital Culture and Communication is a good degree in media and communication studies, cultural studies, or other related areas in the social sciences, humanities or computer science. Depending on your background and research experience, a BA might be sufficient. Generally it is recommend that you apply with a good MA degree.
- You will also need to submit a specific indication of research interests with your application, and a 2000-word proposal.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16285 GBP / year≈ 16285 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Digital Culture and Communication.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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