Media PhD

University of West London

The London School of Film, Media and Design offers a PhD in Media by individual research within the areas of expertise of the School’s teaching staff. These include Media Studies, Media Arts, Media History and Theory and Media Archaeology. The combination of theoretical and practical research specialisms in the department means we can support either a written or practice-based PhD in Media, which could include elements of archival research or film practice.Many of our academics have highly active research backgrounds in a variety of subjects. We offer expert supervision across a wide range of topics. We are currently seeking applications for PhDs in the following broad areas: feminist theory and philosophy gender, technology and work media arts, art and design history, cultural history, communication design, design and visual literacies media history and theory, media archaeology, gallery and museum studiesmedia studies, media transformations, television, news and journalismpromotional culture, branding, advertising and public relationsphotography history and theory, media and photography practice, photography and philosophy, literature and photography.PhDs may be undertaken in a range of other areas, including photography, design, cultural studies and architectural theory. Many supervisors have a range of research interests and many have interdisciplinary approaches and belong to more than one research group.