PhD Journalism at University of Essex

Programme overview

A research PhD in journalism offering supervision from the Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies covering journalism, public communication and policy in the Middle East and North Africa, media and democratisation, propaganda, censorship, war reporting, counter-terrorism, and news media, social media and politics.

Faculty: School of Language, Literature, and Media | Department: Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies | Duration: 3-4 years full-time | Intake: January 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised thesis research with a compulsory 0-credit Literature - Research component.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Art History, Creative Writing, History, Journalism, Literature, Media Studies, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, Theatre/Drama Studies. Essex may ask for specific information on previous modules studied or work experience. English language for international applicants: IELTS 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and 5.5 in all other components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available for those who do not meet it.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year. Home/UK fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

International applicants: GBP 20,625 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 3-4 years full-time

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