QS Rank:

108

University of Nottingham

Nottingham
,United Kingdom

Program Name
PhD in Media and Communication

Deadline
August 01st, 2025
Overview


Total Tuition Fees
$64,500

Duration
36 Months

Median Salary
$1,10,000
Ranking
#142
US World and News Report
#141
The World University Rankings
#108
QS World University Rankings

Intake
Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake
Winter ( Jan - Mar )
Class Profile

Class Size
25

Average Age
28

Average Work Experience
2 Years
Diversity
Others:
5%North America:
10%South America:
5%Africa:
5%Europe:
20%Asia:
15%UK:
40%Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation
$1,10,000 / year
Prospective Job Roles
Media Planner
Assistant Professor
College Professor
Journalist
Communications Manager
Communications Specialist
consulatant
Writer
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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
PTE
76
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: 50
Transcript
Statement of Purpose
Academic LOR
Passport
Resume
Class 12 Marksheets
Class 10 Marksheets
IELTS
Professional LOR
Application Deadlines
Fall | Aug 1, 2025 |
Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees
$21,500 / year

Overall Cost
$36,500 / year
FAQs
- Graduates pursue careers in academia, research, journalism, digital media industries, public relations, cultural institutions, NGOs, government, and international organizations.
- Students benefit from the University’s libraries, archives, digital media labs, the Centre for Research in Cultural Industries and Media, doctoral training programmes, and regular research seminars and workshops.
- Yes. Funding may be available through the Midlands4Cities Doctoral Training Partnership, University of Nottingham scholarships, research council funding, and international scholarship schemes.
- Research areas include media industries, journalism studies, political communication, cultural studies, global media, digital media, film and television studies, audience research, media history, social media, communication and technology, and media policy.
- The PhD typically takes 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time.
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