Overview
Supervision and research areas
The Media and Communication programme of the University of Leicester offers supervision in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:
- Public Communication
- Media Cultures
- Digital Networks and Communication
Programme Structure
- PhD students complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team. The research is normally completed over a maximum period of 3.0-3.5 years (full-time) or 6.0-6.5 years (part-time).
- A fourth year (full-time) or seventh year (part-time) or the remaining part of this can be used to prepare the thesis for examination. The thesis should not normally exceed 80,000 words and must make an original contribution to knowledge and contain work of publishable quality. The thesis must then be defended in a viva voce (oral) examination before a degree can be awarded.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Media Studies & Mass Media View 25 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
- Include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
- International applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used
- Supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
- CV
- In addition to uploading the above documents please enter contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme or upload letters of reference if already available
- Personal Statement
- English language proficiency test scores
Tuition Fee
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International
15520 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15520 GBP per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
4407 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4407 GBP per year during 48 months.
- UK/EU: 2,203 GBP per year (part-time)
Distance learning:
- UK/EU: 20,825 GBP (Total course fee)
- International: 24,930 GBP (Total course fee)
Living costs for Leicester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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