PHD Journalism
Doctoral level of study specialising in Journalism
Admission to the PhD programme in Journalism requires the candidate to be in possession of a recognised Master’s degree in Journalism or Communication or an appropriate qualification acceptable and within the guidelines of the University. Admissions to doctoral studies will be considered on the grounds of a research proposal.
Programme Convener 2024
Programme Coordinator
Programme details
Programme Code: 38725 978 (360)
Admission and selection requirements
Admission to the PhD programme in Journalism requires the candidate to be in possession of a recognised Master’s degree in Journalism or Communication or an appropriate qualification acceptable and within the guidelines of the University. Admissions to doctoral studies will be considered on the grounds of a research proposal.
The template for a PhD research proposal can be found by clicking here.
Course content
Students will be required to register for the following compulsory module:
- 38725 Journalism 978 (360) (A/E
Assessment
Students will be required to submit a dissertation of their chosen topic. Students must consult Part 1 (General) of the Year Book.
The dissertation is examined according to the University’s guidelines.
Application deadline
Rolling applications are considered. Students are encouraged to register as early as possible.
