PhD in Communication and Media

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

Africa:

1%

Asia:

2%

United Kingdom:

86%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

IBM

Amazon

Microsoft

McKinsey

Apple

Twitter

Pinterest

Tesla

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$23,100 / year

Overall Cost

$38,100 / year

FAQs

• What careers do graduates typically pursue?
  
  Graduates often go into academia, media and cultural industries, journalism, public relations, communications consultancy, policy and government roles, and digital media research.
• How is progress monitored?
  
  Students are initially registered for an MPhil and transfer to PhD status following a successful review of progress. Regular supervisory meetings, annual reviews, submission of a thesis (up to 100,000 words), and a viva voce examination form the basis of assessment.
• What facilities and resources are provided to research students?
  
  Students have access to the University Library, digital resources, specialist research centres such as the Centre for Research in Communication and Culture (CRCC), departmental seminars, and professional research training through the Doctoral College.
• What funding opportunities are available?
  
  Funding may be available via Loughborough University scholarships, UKRI studentships, School of Social Sciences and Humanities funding, and external schemes. Self-funded applicants are also welcome.
• What research areas are covered under this programme?
  
  Research areas include media and communication theory, political communication, digital culture, social media, journalism, media industries, advertising, public relations, audience research, and cultural studies.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Communication and Media at Loughborough University?
  
  The PhD typically takes 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time to complete.