QS Rank:

1001

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield
,United Kingdom

Program Name
PhD in Media and Communication
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$70,900

Duration
48 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#1296
US World and News Report
#1001
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake
Winter ( Jan - Mar )

Intake
Spring ( Apr - June )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Europe:
10%Asia:
2%United Kingdom:
86%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Media Planner
Assistant Professor
Content creator
College Professor
Journalist
Communications Manager
Communications Specialist
Multimedia Journalist
consulatant
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Eligibility Criteria

Accepted fields include Media and Communication, Media Studies.

At least 3.3 / 4 undergraduate GPA is expected.

At least 16 years of bachelor degree.

At least 24 months of full-time professional experience after graduation.
English Proficiency Tests
IELTS
7
TOEFL
100
Application Requirements
Here's everything you need to know to ensure a complete and competitive application—covering the key documents and criteria for a successful submission.

Application Fee: 0
Transcript
Passport
Statement of Purpose
Resume
IELTS
Class 12 Marksheets
Academic LOR
Professional LOR
Class 10 Marksheets
Application Deadlines
Regular | |
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Fall | Oct 1, 2025 |
Winter | Feb 1, 2026 |
Spring | May 1, 2026 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$17,725 / year

Overall Cost
$32,725 / year
FAQs
- Graduates typically enter academia, media and cultural industries, digital media research, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, communications consultancy, and policy or cultural sector roles.
- Students benefit from the University Library, digital archives, media production facilities, research training through the Doctoral School, departmental research seminars, and opportunities to present at conferences and workshops.
- Funding is available through Sheffield Hallam University scholarships, UKRI studentships (where applicable), and external sponsors. Self-funded applicants are also welcome.
- Research areas include media and communication theory, digital culture, journalism, film and television studies, social media, political communication, cultural industries, media audiences, digital storytelling, and communication technologies.
- The programme normally takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 7 years part-time.
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