Media & Communication courses

About Phd Media And Communications in Sheffield Hallam University

• Undertake doctoral research into an approved media and communication topic.
• Join the vibrant research community in the Cultural, Communication and Computing Research Institute (C3RI).
• Benefit from excellent supervision, resources, training, industry links, partners and research culture.

This PhD course allows you to undertake research into a specific media and communication context. You'll join a dynamic research community — 81% of research in Art & Design and 65% of research in Media, Cultural, Communication Studies & Library and Information Management was deemed of world-leading or internationally excellent in the UK 2014 Research Excellence Framework. In 2018, our institute receieved sector-leading student satisfaction (Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2016, 2018).

Live projects

Topics of particular interest to current potential supervisors include a range of relevant topics, which address contemporary issues. These might include social movements and progress; the governance of public spaces and urban culture; globalization and post-colonial cultures; the collaborative economy and cultural heritage.

Networking opportunities

C3RI is a partner in the AHRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Heritage, the North of England Centre for Arts and Humanities (NECAH) and Sheffield Robotics.

CCRC has a strong interdisciplinary and applied research focus with industry and cultural sector partners that include Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Sumo Digital, Cisco, SAP, Sheffield Museums and Film Hub North.

Future careers

This course prepares you for a career in

• research and academia
• leadership and practitioner roles in the creative industries
• the heritage sector
• publishing
• higher education

All of our courses require different levels of qualifications for entry and the details provided below are for guidance only.

Postgraduate research programmes

The following qualifications will be considered for entry on to postgraduate research programmes (MPhil/PhD)

• masters degree from a recognised university

In most cases, students are required to submit a full application for PhD study, including a formal research proposal.

You can find further information on all our undergraduate and postgraduate courses on our online prospectus

English Language entry requirements are listed in the entry requirements section of the online prospectus. The information provided below is intended to help you understand the different English Language qualifications we will accept.

Courses at NQF Level 6 and above (includes BA, BSc, MA, MSc, MPhil, PhD)

We consider the following English language qualifications for courses at degree level (NQF Level 6) or above requiring

an IELTS for UKVI* 6.0 or equivalent entry requirement (*IELTS may be accepted if you do not require a Tier 4 student visa)

IELTS for UKVI*      

• IELTS for UKVI* 6.5
• Listening: minimum level 5.5
• Speaking: minimum level 5.5
• Reading: minimum level 5.5
• Writing: minimum level 5.5

TOEFL 

• Internet based    90
• Listening: minimum level 17
• Speaking: minimum level 20
• Reading: minimum level 18
• Writing: minimum level 17

Pearson    

• PTE 60
• Listening: minimum level 51
• Speaking: minimum level 51
• Reading: minimum level 51
• Writing: minimum level 51

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