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Newcastle University: Media and Cultural Studies
Institution | Newcastle University View institution profile |
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Department | School of Arts and Cultures |
Web | Visit Newcastle University website |
Study type | Research |
Summary
Undertaking a PhD in media and cultural studies provides you with access to a wide range of professional and academic opportunities including quality-assured supervision and regional, national and global links with creative and cultural industries.
You will become part of the Media and Cultural Studies team contributing to a vibrant learning community. During your studies you will have the opportunity to present papers at conferences, write articles for academic journals and contribute articles to edited collections alongside other publications. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to enrol on a nationally recognised Teaching in Higher Education qualification, allowing you to host undergraduate and postgraduate seminars.
We are a leading research unit at Newcastle University with a strong PhD culture. Our research environment supports world-leading, internationally excellent scholarship. Our approach is distinct and interdisciplinary, focusing across theoretical and applied areas.
PhD Supervision: Our research is characterised by a critical cultural studies approach, with PhD supervision. See our Prospectus on line for full details of research areas.
Delivery: This programme is taught on the Newcastle campus. Attendance is flexible and agreed between you and your supervisors depending on the requirements of the research project.
Facilities: As a postgraduate research student in media and cultural studies you will benefit from dedicated research suites within the School of Arts and Cultures.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Level | RQF Level 8 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject, such as: You also require a Master's degree at Merit standard or higher (or international equivalent). We may ask you to attend an interview either in person, via telephone or Skype. International Students: Direct Entry: IELTS 7.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.5 in all sub-skills) If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests. The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages. |
Location | Main Site (Newcastle) King's Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 7RU |
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A Global Top 125 university (QS World University Rankings 2023), Newcastle University is dedicated to excellence, creativity and innovation, pioneering solutions that can change our world.
Through world-class research it tackles some of the biggest challenges facing society globally, leading in its key strengths of ageing and health, data, energy, cities, culture and creative arts. The UK’s Research Excellence Framework 2021 assessed its research as world-leading with outstanding impact.
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