Study Media and Cultural Studies PhD at Newcastle University in the UK, School of Arts and Cultures

About this course

About this course
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- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
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What will I learn?

Gain access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.Join us for an MPhil or PhD in Media and Cultural Studies. You'll become part of the media and cultural studies team and contribute to a vibrant learning community.We're a leading research unit at Newcastle University with a strong PhD culture. Our research environment supports world-leading, internationally excellent scholarship. Our approach is distinct and interdisciplinary, focusing across theoretical and applied areas.

Which department am I in?

School of Arts and Cultures

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,400.00 (US$ 31,511) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£24,400.00 (US$ 31,511) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus

Newcastle Campus,

Newcastle upon Tyne,

Tyne and Wear,

NE1 7RU, Northern England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:1 honours degree or higher (or international equivalent), in a related subject (see examples below). PhD applicants also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent).

Cultural studies

Communication studies

Media studies Sociology

Gender studies

Related humanities and social sciences subjects

We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.