Study PhD Communication, Cultural and Media Studies at Ulster University in the UK, Ulster University

PhD Communication, Cultural and Media Studies

UK

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What will I learn?

Ulster University pioneered the development of Communication and Media Studies in higher education, introducing one of the first communication and media studies degrees in the UK and Ireland in 1978. In REF 2021 an impressive 77% of our research was judged either world-leading or internationally excellent. We are particularly proud of our quality profile of our research outputs, nearly tripling the amount of our world leading outputs during the last REF cycle, placing our research unit 2nd of the 9 research units in the faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and 4th overall of the 18 research units across Ulster University as a whole. The REF 2021 panel were keen the emphasise the 'world leading' quality of our research outputs in the areas of 'Cultural Studies', 'Television', 'Film' and 'Screen Studies' and we very much welcome applications in these related areas (broadly construed). We also particularly welcome applications in Psychosocial Studies, Radical Politics and Social Movements, Cycling Cultures, The Politics of Everyday Life and Popular Culture, Emerging Media, Media Policy and Political Communication.

Which department am I in?

Ulster University

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,040.00 (US$ 24,589) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Jordanstown Campus.

Shore Road,

Newtownabbey,

County Antrim,

BT37 0QB, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£19,040.00 (US$ 24,589) per year
This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Coleraine Campus.

Coleraine Campus, Cromore Road,,

Coleraine,

BT52 1SA, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants should hold, or expect to obtain, a First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree in a subject relevant to the proposed area of study. We may also consider applications from those who hold equivalent qualifications, for example, a Lower Second Class Honours Degree plus a Masters Degree with Distinction. In exceptional circumstances, the University may consider a portfolio of evidence from applicants who have appropriate professional experience which is equivalent to the learning outcomes of an Honours degree in lieu of academic qualifications.

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

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About Ulster University

With an international reputation for teaching excellence, Ulster offers students a welcoming, safe and supportive environment to live and study.

  • Scholarship of GBP 2,000 towards tuition fees
  • Guaranteed accommodation for overseas students
  • Top 50 UK universities (Times Good University Guide, 2026)
  • Lowest student cost of living in the UK (NSMS, 2025)

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