PhD in Media and Communication

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

2%

Others:

5%

Asia:

1%

United Kingdom:

82%

European Union:

10%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

IBM

Google

Amazon

Apple

Facebook

Pinterest

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$25,250 / year

Overall Cost

$40,250 / year

FAQs

• How is the PhD structured and assessed?
  
  Students are initially registered for an MPhil and transfer to PhD status following a successful progression review. Final assessment is based on submission of an original doctoral thesis (up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce examination.
• What facilities and resources are provided for research students?
  
  Students benefit from the University Library, digital archives, the School of Media and Communication’s research centres, research training through the Doctoral College, and opportunities to present at departmental seminars and international conferences.
• What funding opportunities are available?
  
  Funding may be available through University of Leeds scholarships, UKRI studentships via the White Rose College of the Arts & Humanities (WRoCAH), and external scholarships. Self-funded students are also welcome.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include media and communication theory, political communication, digital media and society, journalism studies, global communication, visual and digital culture, film and television studies, cultural industries, public relations, advertising, audience research, and media policy.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Media and Communication at the University of Leeds?
  
  The PhD normally takes 3 years full-time or 5 to 7 years part-time.