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PhD in School of Journalism, Media and Communication

University of Sheffield

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Sheffield Main Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

A PhD is likely to be the most challenging type of academic work you have ever done – but it will also be the most rewarding.A PhD is a degree programme based on an independent piece of research and writing that presents an original contribution to existing knowledge. The key feature of the PhD is that it is yours: the topic, planning, motivation, and thinking come from you. In other words, what our research degrees offer is a truly exciting opportunity for you to push forward the boundaries of knowledge, and to become an authority in your chosen field.You will be supported by at least two supervisors who facilitate your progress along the way. They will help you to shape your research, guide you in professional development, and support you in delivering your findings to a wider audience.During the course of the PhD, you will pursue a course of research training. Training is not credit-based and (with a few exceptions) modules are not compulsory, giving you the flexibility to design a custom training programme specific to your own needs.

Tuition fees

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£ 26,960per year

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University information

University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    The University of Sheffield - Main Site, Western Bank, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S10 2TN, United Kingdom

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With 28,000 students from over 150 countries, Sheffield is a diverse, welcoming city that's celebrated for its safety, strong sense of community, and culture.
The university offers a range of scholarships for international students.
Ranked in the UK top 20 (Complete University Guide 2025), Sheffield is a leading university for research and teaching.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    1st out of 92 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    147 74%

    10th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    86.0 86%

    1st

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    9th

    11

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