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Media Studies, PhD

UK

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What will I learn?

A PhD or MPhil in Media and Communication at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests. It represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as media and communication, education, government or the private sector.You will be closely supervised by two experienced academics with relevant expertise throughout the course of your project. This takes the form of fortnightly meetings in your first term and meetings at regular agreed intervals beyond.You will develop and hone research skills needed for high-level work in any field of media and communication, while skills and training programmes available on campus provide further support. You will have the opportunity to deliver presentations to research students and staff at departmental seminars, and at the School of Culture and Communication Postgraduate conference.You may also have the chance to teach undergraduate tutorials and seminars from the second year, for which you receive training and payment. Financial support is also provided (subject to approval) for attending conferences or conducting research away from Swansea.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Humanities

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,550.00 (US$ 23,956) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

16/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Singleton Park Campus 1

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£18,550.00 (US$ 23,956) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Application deadline

08/01/2027

Start date

April 2027

Venue

Singleton Park Campus 1

Singleton Park,

Swansea,

SA2 8PP, Wales, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level and a masters degree with a minimum overall grade at ‘Merit. Alternatively, applicants with a UK first class honours degree (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) not holding a masters degree, will be considered on an individual basis.

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

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About Swansea University

Swansea University is a dual campus university boasting excellent teaching, world class research and outstanding student support.

  • 86 percent of research quality is world leading (REF 2021)
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