PhD in Media and Communication

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

KPMG

Amazon

Microsoft

Apple

Facebook

Dell

HP

Pinterest

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$17,725 / year

Overall Cost

$32,725 / year

FAQs

• What are the career prospects for graduates?
  
  Graduates typically enter academia, media and cultural industries, digital media research, journalism, broadcasting, public relations, communications consultancy, and policy or cultural sector roles.
• What facilities and academic resources are available?
  
  Students benefit from the University Library, digital archives, media production facilities, research training through the Doctoral School, departmental research seminars, and opportunities to present at conferences and workshops.
• What funding opportunities are available?
  
  Funding is available through Sheffield Hallam University scholarships, UKRI studentships (where applicable), and external sponsors. Self-funded applicants are also welcome.
• What are the main research areas within this PhD?
  
  Research areas include media and communication theory, digital culture, journalism, film and television studies, social media, political communication, cultural industries, media audiences, digital storytelling, and communication technologies.
• What is the duration of the PhD in Media and Communications at Sheffield Hallam University?
  
  The programme normally takes 3 to 4 years full-time or 6 to 7 years part-time.