PhD Media Studies (Distance Learning) at Swansea University

Programme overview

A research degree in Media Studies at Singleton Park Campus, built around a substantial project led by your own interests. Staff are members of the Centre on Digital Arts and Humanities (CODAH) with expertise in film studies, global media, digital media and activism, migration and communication, and public relations and branding.

Department: School of Culture and Communication | Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: October and January (full-time distance learning) | Study mode: online | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Original research supervised by two academics, culminating in a thesis of up to 90,000 words (PhD) or 60,000 words (MPhil) with a viva. You may teach undergraduate tutorials and seminars from the second year.

Career pathways

Pathway to a career in academia or employment in fields such as media, education, government or the private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

MPhil: undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or non-UK equivalent). PhD: undergraduate degree at 2:1 level and a master's degree with a minimum overall grade of Merit; a UK first class honours degree holder without a master's may be considered individually. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.5 (or a Swansea University recognised equivalent). Admissions decisions may also reflect the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%; part-time fee per year 1: UK £2,619, international £9,300 Source

International applicants: GBP 18,550 a year (2026/27). Full-time Year 1 tuition fee; fees for later years rise by 3%; part-time fee per year 1: UK £2,619, international £9,300 Source

Intake: October and January (full-time distance learning)

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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