PhD Digital Media and Culture at University of Brighton

Programme overview

The University of Brighton is committed to cross-disciplinary approaches to research into and through digital media, digital innovation, creative digital and the growth and adoption of digital culture in all walks of life. Our researchers operate across many areas of digital access, connectivity and creativity, either in technical and organisational development, application in social contexts, or critical understanding of its use and potential.

Faculty: Brighton Doctoral College | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The university has a proud history in applied research and the majority of our work investigating the use and potential of digital technologies and digital media is grounded in practical application, often with key industry partners in either the digital industries or across communities that are developing use of digital possibilities. Brighton, UK, is itself a thriving hub of media business with many creative and digital media start-ups making the city their home.

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Application information

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (part-time £2,619 a year); bench fees/consumables may be charged in some subject areas. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,980 a year (2026/27). MPhil/PhD standard full-time annual tuition fee (international including EU); £15,500 for international students registered in the School of Humanities and Social Science or the School of Business and Law. Source

Apply through the official page: https://evsipr.brighton.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?

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