Overview
The University of Brighton fosters a thriving community of theorists and practitioners in the development of new knowledge around media cultures, technologies and practices. Our research examines audiences and reception, television and screen studies, digital media, gender and communication, communication and democracy, as well as media history, policy and law.
Key facts
As a Media and Communications PhD student, you will benefit from:
- a supervisory team comprising two or sometimes three members of academic staff. Depending on your research specialism you may also have supervisors from different schools, another research institution, or an external partner from government or industry.
- access to desk space and computers.
- access to a range of electronic resources via the university’s online library, as well as to the physical book and journal collections housed within the Aldrich Library and other campus libraries. PhD students also have access to cutting-edge facilities such as the Watts Lab and the Screen Archive South East.
- Recent and current PhD students have been successful in obtaining studentships covering both fees and living costs through the University of Brighton’s involvement in the AHRC TECHNE and the ESRC SCDTP programmes.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Current areas of research expertise include:- Digital Media
- Data Culture
- Environmental Communication
- Game Studies
- Community Media
- Screen Cultures
- Digital Transformations
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
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Campus Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Photography View 63 other PhDs in Film Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirements for the PhD are:
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents16390 GBP / year≈ 16390 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5006 GBP / year≈ 5006 GBP / year
Additional Details
- £2,503 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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