PhD in AI and Journalism

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

2%

North America:

1%

Asia:

8%

South America:

1%

Others:

4%

EU:

15%

UK:

70%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

Google

Amazon

Facebook

Dell

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

FAQs

• How is progress monitored and assessment carried out?
  
  Students work with supervisors to develop a detailed research plan, undergo annual progress reviews, and take part in doctoral training. The programme concludes with submission of a PhD thesis (up to 100,000 words) and a viva voce examination.
• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students benefit from the Centre for Vision, Speech and Signal Processing (CVSSP), Digital Media Research Centre, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, access to AI labs and media production facilities, doctoral training workshops, and interdisciplinary research seminars.
• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  Funding may be available through Surrey Doctoral College studentships, research council funding (e.g., UKRI), industry collaborations, or external scholarships. Students may also apply as self-funded candidates.
• Do international applicants need to demonstrate language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Non-native English speakers must provide proof of English proficiency, typically through IELTS with a minimum of 6.5 overall (and no component below 6.0), or equivalent qualifications.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include artificial intelligence in news production, automated journalism, ethics of AI in media, algorithmic accountability, data journalism, natural language processing in journalism, AI and news audiences, misinformation and disinformation detection, digital storytelling, human–machine collaboration in media, and the impact of AI on journalism professions.
• What is the duration of the PhD in AI and Journalism at the University of Surrey?
  
  The PhD usually takes 3 to 4 years of full-time study, or 6 to 7 years part-time.