PhD in Media and Communications

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

UK:

60%

Asia:

10%

Others:

5%

South America:

5%

Africa:

5%

EU:

15%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Accenture

Deloitte

KPMG

PwC

Facebook

Dell

HP

Twitter

Pinterest

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$17,000 / year

Overall Cost

$32,000 / year

FAQs

• How is progress monitored and assessed?
  
  Students initially register for the MPhil, and after a successful transfer review, progress to PhD status. The final award requires 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 CAMRI’s strong research community, the University’s libraries, digital media resources, regular research seminars and workshops, the Graduate School training programme, and opportunities to present research at CAMRI’s events and international conferences.
• When are the start dates and application deadlines?
  
  The main intake is in September, with a possible additional intake in January. Applications are accepted throughout the year, though funding deadlines vary and are usually early in the calendar year.
• What are the main research areas offered by CAMRI in this programme?
  
  Research areas include media policy and regulation, political communication, journalism studies, global media, digital and social media, media and democracy, communication technologies, media history, public service media, cultural industries, and the role of media in society and culture.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Media and Communications at the University of Westminster (CAMRI)?
  
  The PhD normally takes 3 to 4 years full-time, or 6 to 7 years part-time.