Media and Cultural Studies

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as:

• cultural studies

• communication studies

• media studies

• sociology

• gender studies

• related humanities and social sciences subjects.

We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

Undertaking a PhD in media and cultural studies provides you with access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including quality-assured supervision and regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.

Information for international students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 7 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.

Fees and funding

See our programme fees and funding web page.

Qualification and course duration

MPhil

PhD