PhD Media and Broadcast at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PhD in Media and Broadcast allows candidates to research a topic of their choice through critical or creative practice, working with a supervisor with relevant academic or practical expertise. There are two routes: Creative Practice and Critical Practice. The programme supports interdisciplinary research within and beyond the School of Arts, English and Languages.

Faculty: School of Arts, English and Languages | Department: School of Arts, English and Languages | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Creative Practice candidates produce a body of supervised creative work supported by a written critical component, with supervision strengths in documentary production and digital media. Critical Practice candidates develop an original written thesis; supervision areas include the history of broadcast media, media and misinformation, gender and media, political communication, climate change communication and media effects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in an Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences subject. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years) or an equivalent qualification.

International applicants: GBP 23,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate; annual inflationary increase applies; bench fees may be charged on some research programmes Source

Intake: October 2027

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