The Journalism, Media & Communication (JMC) PhD is taken within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and supported by a team of internationally renowned academics.
PhD students in JMC are expected to undertake research which results in a thesis that contributes to the wider literature and/or practice in the field, thereby making an original contribution to current knowledge. Students can also expect to contribute to the vibrant research culture in the subject, including research seminars, the MediaComm Jam and the Graduate School research student network.
A PhD in JMC at Strathclyde may incorporate more than one of the following areas:
At Strathclyde, we can offer supervisory expertise in a variety of areas within JMC, including:
As part of its longstanding commitment to growing its population of excellent postgraduate researchers, the University is offering a number of Global Research Awards. These awards will cover the full tuition fee for International and UK postgraduate research students, commencing study on 1 October 2024. The award will apply for each year of study, up to a maximum of 3 years for full-time study.
John Anderson Research Studentship Scheme (JARSS) doctoral studentships are available annually for excellent students and excellent research projects.
There are two main sources of funding:
The JARSS 2023/2024 competition will open in October 2023 and students successful in this competition will commence studies in October 2024. Faculties will set their own internal deadlines for the competition.
Academics/Supervisors make the applications for this scheme and there are various deadlines across the Department and Faculties, therefore, in the first instance, all interested students should contact the Department where they would like to carry out their research.
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Entrants may be subject to a small fee during the writing up period.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.
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Please note: the fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
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The Strathclyde Doctoral School provides a vibrant and comprehensive student-centred research and training environment in order to grow and support current and future research talent.
The School encompasses our four faculties and is committed to enriching the student experience, intensifying research outputs and opportunities, and ensuring training is at the highest level. As a postgraduate researcher, you'll automatically become a member of the Strathclyde Doctoral School.
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Journalism, Media and Communication is an interdisciplinary research area within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. We regularly work in conjunction with colleagues from Government & Public Policy, Social Policy, Psychology, Modern Languages, English, History, Psychology, Marketing, and others.
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The research community in Strathclyde is robust – it is built on integrity, innovation, research, diversity, and mutual respect. Both home and international students from Africa, Asia, the US, Canada, and Australia are provided with a serene environment based on best practices.
Among the highlights of this journey has been the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and participate in academic conferences, which has significantly broadened my academic and professional network.
All PhDs have two supervisors, and the supervisory team may be comprised of colleagues from different subject areas or Schools within the Faculty. Interdisciplinary applications are strongly encouraged. The specialist areas of supervisors within JMC are listed below:
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Petya Eckler (Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Media & Communication) |
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Lesley Henderson (Professor of Science Communication, Journalism, Media and Communication) |
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Michael Higgins (Senior Lecturer in Journalism, Media & Communication) |
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Esperanza Miyake (Chancellor’s Fellow in Journalism, Media and Communications) |
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Chamil Rathnayake (Lecturer in Journalism, Media & Communication) |
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Fiona McKay (Lecturer in Journalism, Media and Communication) |
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As a postgraduate researcher in Journalism, Media and Communication, you'll also be a member of our Faculty Graduate School. We're members of the Scottish Graduate School for Arts and Humanities and the Scottish Graduate School of Social Science. All registered PhD students are members of one or both of these Schools (depending on your subject discipline), which provide training, event and funding opportunities. They also encompass the AHRC Doctoral Training Partnership (SGSAH) and the ESRC Doctoral Training Partnership (SGSSS), which offer fully-funded studentships. The university-wide lead for AHRC PGR/SGSAH and ESRC PGR/SGSSS is Dr Mark Ellis.
The Graduate School is also a well-equipped physical space, which further facilitates our strong emphasis on interdisciplinary working.
While pursuing your PhD or MPhil in JMC, you'll also undertake the University’s Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PG Cert RPD), which provides comprehensive professional and personal development training for all postgraduate research students.
The programme offers a tailored suite of workshops, courses, events, online provision and resources designed to meet the development needs of postgraduate research students. PhD students will graduate with the University’s Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development. This is a unique qualification, where students can gain credits for academic-related activities, such as conference presentations and organisation. The aim is to develop skilled, confident researchers and effective and valuable potential employees.
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For PhD, normally, a first-class or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, plus a Masters degree in a relevant area.
If you're interested in studying for a PhD in JMC, the first thing you need to do is to find out if there’s a supervisor available to oversee your studies. You can find that information in the supervisor's tab.
The other key element is your research proposal. Read our guidelines on writing proposals.
Applications are via our Pegasus online portal using the apply buttons below.
When applying, you'll be asked to upload:
If you're an international applicant and don’t have a degree from a UK University (or a University where the primary medium of instruction is English), you'll also be required to provide an IELTS certificate (overall minimum band score of 7 with no individual test score below 6.5, the test must be taken within two years of the programme start date).
Most PhD students start in October, so they move forward as one cohort, but you can start at any time of year (people often have to defer until they find funding). Keep an eye on our funding databases (PGR Opportunities and University Scholarships) for any forthcoming Strathclyde research studentship opportunities.
Enquiries for the PhD Journalism, Media and Communication can be directed to potential supervisors.
