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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Media and Broadcast

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland
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3 yearsDuration
£22,500Per Year (Intl)
£26,445Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the PhD Media and Broadcast at Queen's University Belfast. Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The doctoral programme in media and broadcast offers opportunities for both critical and creative practice. Doctoral candidates can focus on ‘traditional’ historical, critical and theoretical studies resulting in an extensive written thesis, or concentrate on practice-led research. The media and broadcast programme presents an ideal opportunity for interdisciplinary research, connecting with areas both within and beyond the School of Arts, English and Languages. International tuition fees are £22,500 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Media Studies
Critical Theory and Media Analysis
Practice-Led Research Methodologies
Documentary and Digital Media Production
Media Institutions and Broadcast History
Gender
Representation and Media Cultures
Media
Misinformation and Society
Research Thesis Development and Supervision
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntrance requirements GraduateA 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in an Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences subject. International Students For information on international qualification equivalents, please check the specific information for your country. English Language RequirementsEvidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required. *Taken within the last

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£67,500

Home Student Fee

£26,445

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
20%Work & Study
70%Professional Jobs
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