Key information
Duration
- Full-time - 36 months (minimum 36 months)
- Part-time - 72 months (Home students)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting September 2026 - Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027 - Apply anytime.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
- Area & Cultural Studies
- Media Studies & Mass Media
Overview
Within the Media and Cultural Studies PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll become part of the media and cultural studies team and contribute to a vibrant learning community.
We're a leading research unit at Newcastle University with a strong PhD culture. Our research environment supports world-leading, internationally excellent scholarship. Our approach is distinct and interdisciplinary, focusing across theoretical and applied areas. This provides quality assured supervision. Visit the programme website for more information
During your studies you'll have the opportunity to:
- present papers at conferences
- write articles for academic journals
- contribute articles to edited collections alongside other publications
Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to enrol on a nationally recognised Teaching in Higher Education qualification, allowing you to host undergraduate and postgraduate seminars.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Faculty Training Programme provides a community made up of postgraduate social sciences and humanities students and staff. It is a unique blend of cross-disciplinary and generic researcher development training, recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as providing a solid basis for doctoral study.
- Although your focus will be on your specialist study, our aim is for you to develop a broad range of research and project management skills that will support you in your career ahead. We have nurtured a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and supportive environment where staff and students from across the world can come together and share their research experiences. You can also choose to register for a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training, which accredits the core foundation modules on the training programme.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as:
- cultural studies
- communication studies
- media studies
- sociology
- gender studies
- related humanities and social sciences subjects.
We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 46,100 AUD / year (≈ 24,400 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,058-1,872 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Media and Cultural Studies.
Available Scholarships
- Opportunity Scholarships - Provided by university, Grant: 2000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships - Provided by university, Grant: 4000 GBP, Deadline: Anytime, Merit-based
- 2% Early Payment Discount - Provided by university, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 25 Sep 2026, Need-based
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider, Grant: 3500 USD, Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider, Grant: 19000 GBP, Deadline: Not specified, Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider, Grant: 5000 USD, Deadline: 28 Aug 2026, Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider, Grant: 10000 USD, Deadline: 01 Sep 2026, Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider, Grant: 3000 USD, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider, Grant: 22500 GBP, Deadline: Not specified
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies - Independent provider, Grant: 1000 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Independent provider, Grant: Various benefits, Deadline: 31 Dec 2026, Need-based
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider, Grant: 1500 USD, Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider, Grant: 12000 USD, Deadline: 11 Jan 2027