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Journalism Studies PhD

University of Sussex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    APR

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Join the growing research culture in Journalism Studies at Sussex and explore the practices, politics and impact of journalism in a wide range of contexts. You’ll work with experienced faculty guiding and supervising you throughout your research project. Areas of study We particularly welcome research proposals in:
• news journalism
• political communications
• journalism and the military
• journalism and intelligence
• investigative journalism
• media and protest. Projects can be co-supervised by faculty in other subject areas as appropriate. Spirit of Sussex Award Feel involved in life at the University, make friends and enrich your experience with us – the Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising your extracurricular and voluntary achievements.

Application deadline

09/03/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 22,575per year

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University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    43rd

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    24th out of 92 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    130 65%

    28th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    58th

    21

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 77%

    45th

    18

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