PhD in Journalism Studies

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

Africa:

1%

Others:

5%

Asia:

2%

North America:

3%

EU:

15%

UK:

70%

Rest of Europe:

5%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

PwC

IBM

Google

Microsoft

JPMorgan Chase

Facebook

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$21,500 / year

Overall Cost

$36,500 / year

FAQs

• How is progress monitored and assessment carried out?
  
  Students must complete an initial research plan, attend supervisory meetings, and pass annual reviews. The PhD culminates in the submission of a thesis (up to 100,000 words) and an oral defense (viva voce).
• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students have access to the Sussex Humanities Lab, media and communication research groups, the University of Sussex Library (including digital archives), training through the Doctoral School, research seminars, and interdisciplinary workshops.
• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  Funding may be available through university scholarships, research council studentships, or departmental funding. External scholarships are also accepted.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Research areas include journalism theory and practice, media ethics, political communication, digital journalism, data journalism, investigative journalism, news audiences, journalism and democracy, global journalism, comparative media systems, and the impact of AI and technology on journalism.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Journalism Studies at the University of Sussex?
  
  The PhD typically takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 7 years part-time.