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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Media Arts

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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4 yearsDuration
£22,300Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the PhD Media Arts at Royal Holloway, University of London. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The Department of Media Arts runs a successful postgraduate research programme that is equally popular with British and international students. We offer MPhil and PhD programmes in any area related to film and television studies, cultural theory and media practice but prioritise proposals in those areas in which our staff have particular expertise. We also welcome applications from students who want to combine traditional research with creative practice. International tuition fees are £22,300 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Media Arts
Critical Film and Television Theory
Screen Narrative and Screenwriting Practice
Television History
Aesthetics and Technology
Identity
Representation and Cinema Studies
Creative Practice and Thesis Development
Postgraduate Research Seminar Series
Media Arts Practice and Institutional Contexts
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,300

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£89,200

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
11%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
44%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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