PhD Media Studies at University of Kent

Programme overview

PhD in Media Studies at Canterbury, culminating in a thesis of up to 100,000 words, supervised by a minimum of two supervisors. Staff research covers social media, online and fan culture, media industries, promotional media, audiences and participatory culture, and politics, identity, diversity and the media.

Department: Department of Media Studies, School of Arts | Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time | Intake: September, January, April | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students join the Research Group for Film, Media and Culture and the School's PhD work-in-progress colloquium, with access to the Media Hub (cameras and editing software) and periodic reviews of progress.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An MA in a relevant humanities subject. In certain circumstances, candidates without a conventional education path or with relevant industry experience are considered individually by the Director of Graduate Studies or the Director of the relevant Research Group. English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January and April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 6 to 7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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