PhD in Journalism

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Others:

10%

UK:

60%

Asia:

10%

South America:

2%

Africa:

5%

Europe:

20%

North America:

3%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

KPMG

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$22,320 / year

Overall Cost

$37,320 / year

FAQs

• What career opportunities are available for graduates?
  
  Graduates may pursue careers in academia, journalism, media research, publishing, broadcasting, communication consultancy, and roles in the creative and cultural industries.
• How is progress monitored and assessed?
  
  Students begin with MPhil registration and upgrade to PhD after a successful progress review. The programme culminates in the submission of an original thesis (up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce examination.
• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students have access to the Brunel University Library, digital resources, specialist media and journalism facilities, training workshops through the Graduate School, departmental seminars, and opportunities to present research at conferences.
• When are the start dates for this PhD?
  
  Students can typically start in October, January, or April. Applications are accepted throughout the year.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  . Research areas include journalism theory and practice, digital and online journalism, investigative journalism, broadcast and print journalism, political communication, news cultures, ethics in journalism, media and society, global journalism, and cultural production.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Journalism at Brunel University London?
  
  The PhD normally takes 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time to complete.