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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Media and Communication

University of Nottingham
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£25,750Per Year (Intl)
£5,260Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in media and communication with the PhD Media and Communication at University of Nottingham. Based in Nottingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. We welcome applicants interested in a range of topics across media, journalism and political communication. Our academic staff are active researchers in these fields, and via our interdisciplinary research centre, the Centre for Media, Politics and Communication Research (CMPCR), we offer co-supervision with other schools and departments, including Politics, English and American and Canadian Studies. Research specialisms: - Digital journalism, and the intersections of journalism and social media - Information, disinformation, and disordered information in media and political communicati... International tuition fees are £25,750 per year, home/UK fees are £5,260 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Research Methods in Media and Communication
Digital Journalism and Social Media
Disinformation and Political Communication
Advanced Media Policy and Regulation
Political Polarisation and Media Discourse
Comparative International Media Systems
AI and Journalistic Practice
Doctoral Research Project
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£77,250

Home Student Fee

£5,260

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
6%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
73%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham offers Media and Communication as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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