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Media and Communications at University of Exeter - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

  • Become an expert in a particular area whilst studying in a rich, multidisciplinary environment.
  • Benefit from excellent facilities, including access to UoE’s Digital Humanities Lab, the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, computer labs and podcast studios.
  • Take part in research seminar series, and lectures by visiting speakers.
  • Explore issues and develop skills that are central to everyday life in the 21st century including how to communicate clearly and effectively to specific audiences using specific technologies.
  • Our experts can offer supervision in a wide variety of topics (see research overview below)
Research overview Digital communications technologies and social media platforms are central to our everyday reality in the 21st century, and we live in a world saturated by media content. Studying for a Media and Communications PhD at Exeter will allow you to develop deep specialist knowledge in an area of your choice. You will develop skills in key research methodologies and gain theoretical knowledge in your quest to be a productive scholar and critical citizen. The research expertise of the academic staff not only spans a wide variety of subjects and methodological traditions across the broad field of Media and Communications but are based within the vibrant interdisciplinary environment of the Department of Communications, Drama and Film which shares expertise, research events, and resources across disciplines. Our experts can offer supervision in a wide variety of topics, including but not limited to:
  • Advertising and branding
  • Algorithmic cultures
  • Celebrity studies
  • Communications and the climate crisis
  • Communications and the environment
  • Communications infrastructure
  • Community and grassroots media
  • Digital activism
  • Gender and the media
  • Global communications
  • Media and creative industries
  • Media and cultural theory
  • Media and democracy
  • Media and migration
  • Media and nations
  • Media and politics
  • Media and social class
  • Media and social movements
  • Media and sport
  • Media archeology
  • Media audiences
  • Media ethics
  • Media history
  • Media industries
  • Media policy
  • Nostalgia and cultural memory
  • Popular culture
  • Slow computing
  • Social media
  • The internet
  • Video games
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.

Assessment method

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How to apply

International applicants

Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.

Entry requirements

Students applying to enter directly into the MPhil/PhD programme would normally be expected to have a Masters degree with Merit or equivalent in a related subject, or other relevant qualifications such as a doctorate in another subject.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

In addition to tuition fees and living costs, your programme of study may have other costs associated with it, such as laboratory equipment or field trips. For more information about fees and additional costs please visit our course page.

Sponsorship information

We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.

Media and Communications at University of Exeter - UCAS