Communications, Media and Culture at the University of Stirling had 70 percent of its research rated as either ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the most recent Research Excellence Framework. Our expertise in Public Relations has helped us build strong links with industry, giving PhD students the chance to both learn from and contribute to the latest thinking in the arena. We host regular visits from guest speakers and work closely with a range of international research partners – further contributing to a vibrant research environment that values your contribution as a Postgraduate researcher and supports you in your ambitions. As a PhD researcher in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, you’ll be provided with access to dedicated research facilities as well as an opportunity to attend a range of research seminars and workshops within specialist research centres and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary subjects. You’ll also have access to a number of training opportunities, at University, Faculty and Divisional levels, including subject specialist training within postgraduate research seminars and other forums.
Which department am I in?
Arts and Humanities
Study options
Full Time
(2 Years)
Tuition fees
£21,500.00 (US$ 27,766)
per year
Registration-only fee: £500.
This is a fixed fee
Start date
December 2026
Venue
University of Stirling
University of Stirling,
Stirling,
FK9 4LA, Scotland, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.