MPhil/PhD in Media Studies at SOAS University of London

The Department of Media Studies at SOAS offers an exciting doctoral research programme with a number of students working on an exceptionally wide range of topics, both theoretical and empirical, concerned with different aspects of media and digital communication and practices in Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The research degree has two paths. The first is the standard research route comprising a thesis of original research of 80,000 to 100,000 words. The second is a research stream with a practical component designed for candidates who wish to combine PhD research with practical production.

Career pathways

Graduates gain expertise in media, communications theories and practices with a special focus on the Global South. You will develop skills including communication skills, interpersonal skills and team work, which are highly respected by employers.

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