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Journalism Studies PhD

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Full time | University of Sussex | 4 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

4 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Journalism

Course Summary

In this course you explore the practices, politics and impact of journalism in a wide range of contexts.

You’ll work with experienced faculty guiding and supervising you throughout your research project.

Areas of study

We particularly welcome research proposals in:

news journalism

political communications

journalism and the military

journalism and intelligence

investigative journalism

media and protest.

Projects can be co-supervised by faculty in other subject areas as appropriate.

You can choose to study for a PhD or an MPhil. PhD and MPhil degrees differ in duration and in the extent of your research work.

For a PhD, your research work makes a substantial original contribution to knowledge or understanding in your chosen field.

For an MPhil, your work is an independent piece of research but in less depth than for a PhD. You’ll graduate with the degree title Master of Philosophy. You might be able to change to a PhD while you study for an MPhil.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,005

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£22,575

Entry requirements

Degree requirements: Youre normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should normally be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.