PhD in Media and Communication PhD

Tuition costs 25,900 GBP per year.

Research overview

We welcome applicants interested in a range of topics across media, journalism and political communication. Our academic staff are active researchers in these fields, and via our interdisciplinary research centre, the Centre for Media, Politics and Communication Research (CMPCR), we offer co-supervision with other schools and departments, including Politics, English and American and Canadian Studies.

As a student on this course, you will automatically become a member of the CMPCR, which provides a rich research environment, with research seminars from visiting speakers and connections with local and national journalists and news organisations.

• Digital journalism, and the intersections of journalism and social media
• Information, disinformation, and disordered information in media and political communication
• Factchecking journalism, and other interpretive and analytic journalism practices
• Political polarisation and the culture wars in political media and communication
• The impact of digital technologies (including AI) on journalistic practices
• Digital media technologies and political accountability

The University of Nottingham is a research-intensive Russell Group university known for its global outlook and vibrant campus life in the historic city of Nottingham. Founded in 1881, the university combines a broad academic portfolio with strong research centres across faculties, offering students access to high-quality teaching and a wide range of disciplines. Its University Park campus provides extensive facilities and a lively students' union supporting societies, volunteering and entrepreneurial activities.

Students benefit from comprehensive careers support, placement opportunities and an environment that encourages innovation and employability. With large international cohorts and partnerships worldwide, Nottingham fosters collaborative research and multicultural learning experiences. Academic staff are active researchers, and many courses include practical projects, industry links and options for study abroad or global placements.

The city of Nottingham adds cultural depth with theatres, sports venues and green spaces, while affordable student living and strong transport links make it an attractive base for study. International students receive tailored support services covering visas, accommodation and wellbeing. For those seeking a research-led institution with broad course choices, strong career services and a dynamic student community, the University of Nottingham offers an engaging and internationally minded experience.