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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Moulsecoomb Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Media and communication studies is a multi-faceted research area that examines the ways in which the media represent and influence our social, cultural and political lives. Research in media and communications critically analyses the role of media institutions, as well as 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 research examines audiences and reception, television and screen studies, digital media, gender and communication, communication and democracy, as well as media history, policy and law. We are ideally placed to offer supervisory support in this diverse and complex area, drawing on the methodologies from both the research staff at the school and related disciplines university-wide.

Tuition fees

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£ 15,500per year

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University information

University of Brighton

University of Brighton

  • University League Table

    104th

  • Campus address

    Brighton, Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN2 4AT, United Kingdom

The University of Brighton is based in one of the most diverse and happiest cities in the UK (Time Out).
Students at Brighton have plenty of fun! From trips to the beach, to nights out in town, to exploring the independent shops and cafes.
The university values all achievements and experiences and accepts a range of qualifications when making offers.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    72nd out of 92 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    111 56%

    58th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    60.0 60%

    63rd

    9
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    69th

    18

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