Study Media communications PhD at University of Brighton in the UK, University of Brighton

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Doctoral research in media and communication studies brings students into a multi-faceted and internationally vibrant research area that has an increasingly vital importance to contemporary society. Research in media and communications examines the ways in which our social, cultural and political lives are represented and influenced through all types of media and mediated discourse. We welcome applications for PhDs focused on, for example, social media and digital media cultures as well as traditional media and the changing landscape of media industries and cultural production. 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 researchers develop inter-disciplinary projects with networks across the university and with external partners and wider media industries, using theoretical, practical and creative research to better understand the fabric of modern societal experience in terms of its communications and media.

Which department am I in?

University of Brighton

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,500.00 (US$ 20,017) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£16,980.00 (US$ 21,928) per year

Accommodation - Rents and Bills - The average weekly rent in 2026 for a studio flat/one-bedroom flat is £300 (Range £230 to £484, bills not inclusive).

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

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

Start date

October 2027

Venue

Moulsecoomb Campus

Lewes Road,

Brighton,

Brighton and Hove,

BN2 4HQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

The entry requirements for the PhD are:a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevantor 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 referencesor, 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.

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