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PhD Journalism Studies at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD and MPhil in Journalism, Media and Culture covers projects in journalism, media and cultural studies, and applications are particularly invited that fall within the school's research groups. Research is informed by dialogue between research-based and practice-based staff.

Department: School of Journalism, Media and Culture  |  Duration: PhD 3 years (MPhil 2 years) full-time; PhD 5-7 years (MPhil 2-3 years) part-time  |  Intake: January, October  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research in journalism, media and communications, both theoretical and practical, with training and academic, technical and personal support.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold, or be predicted to attain, a first (or acceptable alternative) in their undergraduate degree; in exceptional cases applicants with a 2.1 are considered. Applicants usually will also have completed a master's degree. English language: IELTS 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in each sub score.

Intake: January, October

Duration: PhD 3 years, MPhil 2 years

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