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University of Sussex: Media and Communications
| Institution | University of Sussex View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Media and Film |
| Web | www.sussex.ac.uk |
| pg.enquiries@sussex.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01273 876787 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education) 16th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)
Explore how media figures in everyday life, politics and culture. You’ll work with expert faculty guiding and supervising you throughout your research project. You’ll join an active research culture engaged in rigorous critical and historical studies of a wide range of media cultures.
Areas of study We particularly welcome research proposals in areas such as:
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social and cultural analysis of media forms, institutions and practices
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media representation and media audiences
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advertising and consumption
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feminist, queer and activist media studies
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media histories and theories
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visual, audiovisual and sound cultures.
Projects can be co-supervised with faculty in other subject areas as appropriate.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You’re normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Subject-specific requirements |
| Location | Sussex House Sussex House Brighton BN1 9RH |
We are a research-intensive campus university with an excellent international reputation, located within the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We welcome spirited students who want to study in a creative and intellectually-challenging environment.
We have been ranked 1st in the world for Development Studies for eight consecutive years in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017-2024.
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