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Media and Cultural Studies MPhil, PhD

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Course Overview

Undertaking a Ph.D. in media and cultural studies provides you with access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including quality-assured supervision and regional, national, and global links with creative and cultural industries. You will become part of the Media and Cultural Studies team contributing to a vibrant learning community. During your studies you will have the opportunity to present papers at conferences, write articles for academic journals and contribute articles to edited collections alongside other publications. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to enroll on a nationally recognized Teaching in Higher Education qualification, allowing you to host undergraduate and postgraduate seminars. We are a leading research unit at Newcastle University with a strong Ph.D. culture. Our research environment supports world-leading, internationally excellent scholarship. Our approach is distinct and interdisciplinary, focusing across theoretical and applied areas.

General Eligibility

A 2:1 honours degree or higher (or international equivalent), in a related subject (see examples below). PhD applicants also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). Cultural studies Communication studies Media studies Sociology Gender studies Related humanities and social sciences subjects

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

  • IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Media and Journalism

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Campus Name

Newcastle

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Course Level

Postgraduate

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Duration

1

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.5

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Tuition Fees Range

£4,500, £18,000,

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