PhD Media at University of West London

The London School of Film, Media and Design offers a PhD in Media by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff. These include media studies, media arts, media history and theory, and media archaeology. Our faculty's combination of theoretical and practical research specialisms means we can support either a written or practice-based PhD in Media, which could include elements of archival research or film practice.

Duration: 4 years full-time online; 4 years full-time; 6 years part-time online; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available; online/distance option)  |  Intake: September 2027, February 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

During your PhD in Media, you will benefit from expert supervision by established researchers and practitioners, and join a growing community of outstanding doctoral researchers in the field of media. Your PhD supervisory team may be composed of colleagues from across more than one research area, depending on your project. Our online PhD allows you to undertake a postgraduate research degree from a location that fits with your lifestyle and commitments.

Career pathways

Studying for a PhD in Media enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge, whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. By the end of your research degree, you will be able to articulately apply these skills to enhance your career path. Job roles include: consultancy; broadcast journalist; content producer; researcher; production executive.

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