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PhD Media and Communications

University of Hertfordshire

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    College Lane - Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-DEC-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

A PhD in Media and Communications offers an internationally recognised degree signifying high levels of achievement in research. It develops extensive subject expertise and independent research skills which are honed over an extended period, depending on the level of the award. We live in an increasingly media-saturated world which is expanding into all areas of our lives. Doctoral research into this area offers the opportunity to make an original contribution in the field, critically analysing the social, political and cultural influence of the media in our contemporary society. As part of your research degree, you will: undertake a substantial, original research project for the duration of the degree, under the supervision and guidance of two or more academic members of staff. be provided with guidance from your supervisory team, both in the selection of a research topic and in the conduct of the research. attend postgraduate seminar series to develop subject specific knowledge and research skills relevant to your field of research. present your work at major conferences and in refereed research publications.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,120per year

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University information

University of Hertfordshire

University of Hertfordshire

  • University League Table

    70th

  • Campus address

    University of Hertfordshire, College Lane, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB, United Kingdom

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Home to over 19,000 international students from over 120 different countries.
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Over 150 regional links for placements, partnerships, and development.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    61st out of 92 10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    112 57%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    4th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    86th

    27

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