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MPhil/PhD Digital Culture and Communication at Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our MPhil/PhD programme in Digital Culture and Communication invites you to submit a proposal for research on the digitally mediated dimensions of aesthetics, affect, art, cities, everyday life, politics and the (post) human condition. An MPhil/PhD is an advanced postgraduate research degree that requires original research and the submission of a substantial dissertation. The MPhil thesis is not more than 60,000 words; the PhD thesis is not more than 100,000 words.

Faculty: School of Creative Arts, Culture and Communication  |  Duration: Four years full-time, on campus; Seven years part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: October 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this MPhil/PhD Digital Culture and Communication is a good degree in media and communication studies, cultural studies, or other related areas in the social sciences, humanities or computer science. Depending on your background and research experience, a BA might be sufficient. Generally we recommend that you apply with a good MA degree. You will also need to submit a specific indication of research interests with your application, and a 2000-word proposal. English language: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,780 a year (2026/27). Part-time home students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

International applicants: GBP 8,230 a year (2026/27). Part-time international students; Four years full-time or seven years part-time, on campus, starting in January 2027 Source

Intake: October 2027 | January 2028 | April 2028

Duration: Four years full-time, on campus; Seven years part-time, on campus

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