PhD in Media and Communication

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

Asia:

3%

North America:

1%

United Kingdom:

85%

Africa:

1%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

Facebook

Twitter

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Tesla

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Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$19,700 / year

Overall Cost

$34,700 / year

FAQs

• How is student progress monitored and assessed?
  
  Students register initially for the MPhil, then transfer to PhD status after satisfactory progress reviews. The programme is assessed by submission of a thesis (up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce examination.
• What facilities and resources are provided to students?
  
  Students benefit from access to the University’s David Wilson Library, media archives, research training through the Doctoral College, departmental seminars, and opportunities to present work at conferences and workshops.
• Are there funding opportunities available for this programme?
  
  Yes. Funding may be available through the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership (AHRC), University of Leicester scholarships, and external scholarship schemes. Self-funded applicants are also welcome.
• What are the research areas available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include political communication, journalism studies, media history, global media, digital media and social networks, public relations, media policy and regulation, media and democracy, cultural industries, and communication technologies.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Media and Communication at the University of Leicester?
  
  The PhD normally takes 3 to 4 years full-time, or 6 to 7 years part-time.