Overview
We have research specialists in journalism and public relations in addition to researchers working on many aspects of media representation, media institutions, media and communications policy, and also on numerous relationships between media, culture and society.
Features
- As a Journalism PhD researcher in the University of Stirling Faculty of Arts and Humanities, you'll be provided with access to dedicated research facilities as well as an opportunity to attend a range of research seminars and workshops within specialist research centres and collaboratively across multi-disciplinary subjects.
- You'll also have access to a number of training opportunities, at University, Faculty and Divisional levels, including subject specialist training within postgraduate research seminars and other forums.
Programme Structure
Major research areas include:
- Digital media and cultures
- Film studies
- International journalism
- Media histories, heritage and archives
- Promotional culture
- Scottish media, communications and cultures
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
General requirements
General entry requirements for our research degree programmes are:
- An upper second class honours Bachelors degree or higher qualification. For some studentships and programmes of study a suitable masters degree may be specified.
- If your first language is not English you're required to show English language competency equivalent to the minimum level of IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in all bands).
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 40,592 AUD / year (≈ 21,500 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,451 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year)
Living costs
Stirling, United Kingdom: 1,246-2,152 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime. You can begin a PhD on the 1st of any month. We accept completed applications up to just before the start of semester, but we advise early application.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Film Studies
- Journalism
- Media Studies & Mass Media