PhD in Journalism, Media and Communication

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Europe:

10%

Africa:

1%

Others:

1%

Asia:

5%

North America:

2%

South America:

1%

United Kingdom:

80%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

Google

Amazon

Microsoft

McKinsey

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$25,580 / year

Overall Cost

$40,580 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects after completion?
  
  Graduates often pursue academic careers, research roles, positions in journalism, digital and broadcast media, communication and public relations, policy-making, NGOs, and international organizations.
• How is student progress monitored and assessment carried out?
  
  Progress is reviewed annually, with supervisors guiding the research. Final assessment is by submission of a thesis (up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce examination.
• What facilities and resources are available to students?
  
  Students benefit from access to the University’s libraries, the Sheffield Centre for the Study of Journalism and Politics, digital media labs, the Doctoral Development Programme, research seminars, and interdisciplinary workshops.
• What funding opportunities are available?
  
  Students may apply for funding through WRoCAH (an AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership), university scholarships, and external funding bodies. Self-funded applications are also welcomed.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include journalism studies, political communication, digital media, media and democracy, global media, media ethics and law, media history, public relations, social media, communication technologies, cultural industries, and audience research.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield?
  
  The PhD normally takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 8 years part-time.