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MPhil Journalism, Media & Communication at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Journalism, Media & Communication (JMC) research degree sits within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students produce a thesis contributing to the literature and/or practice of the field and join research seminars and the MediaComm Jam.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: Department of Humanities  |  Intake: Oct 2026 - Sep 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research may combine media and communication theory, critical study of media and journalism industries, inequalities in journalism and media, media consumption, and approaches across disciplines. Supervisory expertise includes journalism theory and practice, social media, political communications, health and science communications, and gender, media and communication.

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Entry requirements

For PhD: normally a first-class or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, plus a Masters degree in a relevant area. Application requires a research proposal of 1,500-2,000 words, degree certificates and transcripts, two academic references and confirmation of funding. International applicants without a degree from a UK university (or one taught mainly in English) need IELTS overall 7.0 with no component below 6.5 (test within two years of the start date).

Intake: Oct 2026 - Sep 2027

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