PhD in Media, Communications & Cultural Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

UK:

65%

EU:

10%

Asia:

10%

South America:

2%

Others:

5%

Africa:

5%

North America:

3%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$15,360 / year

Overall Cost

$30,360 / year

FAQs

• What facilities and resources are provided to research students?
  
  Students have access to Goldsmiths’ extensive library and digital archives, the Media Research Centre, the Centre for Cultural Studies, regular departmental research seminars, interdisciplinary workshops, and doctoral training via the Graduate School.
• What funding opportunities are available for this programme?
  
  Funding may be available through the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) via the CHASE Doctoral Training Partnership, Goldsmiths Graduate School scholarships, and external scholarship schemes.
• What are the academic entry requirements?
  
  Applicants are expected to hold a first-class or upper second-class undergraduate degree, and a relevant master’s degree in media, communication, cultural studies, or related fields. A clear research proposal aligned with departmental expertise is required.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include media and cultural theory, political communication, digital and social media, media industries, film and television studies, journalism studies, cultural policy, media histories, visual culture, media technologies, creative industries, and global media.
• What is the duration of the MPhil/PhD in Media, Communications & Cultural Studies at Goldsmiths?
  
  The programme usually takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 7 years part-time.