Overview
About the programmes
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.
Research is supported through specialist centres and groups. Our researchers are involved at an organisational level in the Centre for Digital Cultures and Innovation, the Centre for Spatial, Environmental and Cultural Politics the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender; also the Screen Studies Research and Enterprise Group and Photography in Practice; Photography in Theory Research and Enterprise Group.
Through these specialist centres and groups, research expertise covers a wide range of topics that engage with critical issues around Media and Communications. Critical investigations of media phenomena or practice-based work through digital arts and sciences, photography and film can also be aligned to cross-disciplinary work with, for example, arts practices, architecture, heritage technologies, cultural studies, human geography, politics and philosophy.
Programme Structure
Our current areas of research expertise include:- Digital Media
- Data Culture
- Environmental Communication
- Game Studies
- Community Media
- Screen Cultures
- Digital Transformations
- Media Practice
- Photography
- Film Studies
- Sound Studies and Music
- Gender and Sexuality
- Digital Humanities
- Cultural Informatics
- Creative Industries
- Mobility and Transport
- Activism
- Popular Culture
- Immersive Media/AR/VR
- Creative Media
- Innovation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Rolling intake: students can apply at any time throughout the year, starting one month (UK) or three months (international) after an offer is made.
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Film Studies Media Studies & Mass Media Photography View 72 other PhDs in Film Studies in United KingdomAcademic 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
Tuition Fee
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International
15300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15300 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4712 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4712 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for 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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Available Scholarships
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