Course summary
Undertaking a PhD 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 enrol on a nationally recognised 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 PhD culture. Our research environment supports world-leading, internationally excellent scholarship. Our approach is distinct and interdisciplinary, focusing across theoretical and applied areas. PhD Supervision: Our research is characterised by a critical cultural studies approach, with PhD supervision. See our Prospectus on line for full details of research areas. Delivery: This programme is taught on the Newcastle campus. Attendance is flexible and agreed between you and your supervisors depending on the requirements of the research project. Facilities: As a postgraduate research student in media and cultural studies you will benefit from dedicated research suites within the School of Arts and Cultures.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: • cultural studies • communication studies • media studies • sociology • gender studies • related humanities and social sciences subjects. You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: To study this course you need to meet our Band 8 English Language requirements: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Newcastle University
King’s Gate
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU