Journalism, Media and Culture
Cardiff University · Cardiff, United Kingdom
About this programme
A PhD/MPhil programme at Cardiff covering journalism, media, and cultural studies, with research spanning theory and practice across multiple research groups. Students receive expert supervision and training within one of Britain's leading journalism and media research centres.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Arts
- English
- IELTS 7.5
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- January, October
Entry requirements
Applicants should possess, or predicted to attain, a 1st (or equivalent) in their undergraduate degree. In exceptional cases, students with a 2.1 will be considered. Applicants will also usually have completed a master's degree.
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds