Our PhD programme sits within the Communication and Media Research Institute (CAMRI), which has a long-established reputation for producing world-leading research.
We have 25 supervising staff and over 50 doctoral researchers, whose projects cover the full range of CAMRI interests, critically exploring the political, economic, social, and cultural significance of the media across the globe. The PhD programme and its doctoral researchers are a crucial part of the work both of CAMRI and of the School and we encourage all of our PhDs to participate fully in our many and varied activities and events.
We welcome high quality applications to join our thriving community of researchers.
We are a consortium member of the AHRC funded TECHNE Doctoral Training Partnership, offering (subject to residence qualifications) fully-funded 3 year studentships.
Dr Alessandro D’Arma, School PhD & DRDP Co-ordinator
Email: [email protected]
View profiles of our staff and news of our research and activities on the CAMRI website.
How to apply
You can find more information about study options on our Mode of study page.
PhD via MPhil
The majority of students will apply via the PhD via MPhil route. You can read more about the application process and entry requirements on our How to apply page.
Distance Learning
If you intend to apply for a research degree by distance-learning, you will need to demonstrate that you have appropriate local support for the duration of registration – please refer to the information on our Distance learning page.
PhD by published work
If you intend to apply for a PhD by Published Work please refer to the information on our PhD by published work page as the application process differs from the normal MPhil/PhD. Before applying, you should first make contact with the relevant academic for an informal discussion of your publications. You should only submit a formal application at this stage.
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Apply for the following subjects
- Media Studies
Apply to our research degrees using the links below.
You'll be able to select your subject area in the 'Supporting Information' section of the application form.
January 2026 start
| Mode of study | Apply now |
|---|---|
| Full-time | Apply nowApply for MPhil/PhD full-time course with a January 2026 start date |
| Part-time | Apply nowApply for MPhil/PhD part-time course with a January 2026 start date |
| Distance Learning | Apply nowApply for MPhil/PhD by distance learning with a January 2026 start date |
| PhD by Published Work | Apply nowApply for MPhil/PhD by published work with a January 2026 start date |
September 2026 start
Studentships
The Graduate School and each of the academic schools at the University of Westminster are committed to doctoral programmes which encourage and make possible excellent research. As part of this, we are committed to offering a range of studentships.
Find out about current studentships being offered across the university on our Studentships page.
Research Centres and Groups
Find out more about research based in the School of Media and Communications