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PhD of Communication, Media and Culture
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A one-year research master's in Communication, Media and Culture completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Communication
- Media and Culture in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Independent research project in Communication
- Media and Culture guided by a supervisor. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Project Assistant
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Independent research project in Communication
- Media and Culture guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Minimum first-class or upper second-class UK honours degree or equivalent for MPhil
- A master's degree normally expected for PhD
- Research proposal agreed with a supervisor
- First-class or upper second-class UK honours degree
- Or a relevant master's qualification or equivalent
- PhD direct requires a recent master's with research training.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree or master's in a relevant discipline, Research proposal agreed with the Postgraduate Research Tutor and a supervisor.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5-7.0
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page and speak to the Postgraduate Research Tutor about your proposed study. Allow at least 4 to 5 months before the start date. Submit a research degree application. Accept the offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group). Receive a Visa Information Form from the Research Degrees Team. The CAS is issued by the International Student Compliance Team. Apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,300 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £28,839 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Education, Humanities and Languages |
| Department | Communication, Media and Culture |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 540,180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £18,300 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £28,839 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5-7.0.

