Key Information
Duration
- Full-time - 36 months (3-4 years)
- Part-time - 84 months (part-time option only available for UK students)
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
It is common for PhD students to begin in the October following their application, fitting to normal academic term calendars.
Language
English
English test requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Brighton, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Media Studies & Mass Media
Overview
At the Digital Media and Digital Cultures at the University of Brighton you will be provided with expert supervision grounded in a specialist research pursuit, for example, digital media, digital healthcare, digital innovation, digital transformation, digital marketing, digital media arts or digital humanities.
We look forward to approaches from ambitious students with exciting and innovative projects for support as a doctorate in disciplines surrounding digital media and digital cultures.
Key facts:
- The university has a proud history in applied research and the majority of our work investigating the use and potential of digital technologies and digital media is grounded in practical application, often with key industry partners in either the digital industries or across communities that are developing use of digital possibilities.
- Brighton, UK, is itself a thriving hub of media business with many creative and digital media start-ups making the city their home. We have developed partnership projects that explore uses of Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, telematry, social media, or which develop apps for cultural and community uses.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Researcher working with a Virtual Reality headset
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Blockchain, cloud computing, the sharing economy
- Creation and reception of digital media
- Community media
- Creative industries
- Cultural informatics
- Data culture
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA Required
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 97
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements:
- a recognised Masters degree with a significant research component, for example MPhil from another university, or similar qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
- or substantial appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level which resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. An application made by someone with this experience will be considered on its merits and will normally require independent academic references
- or, unless a school exercises their right to specify more stringent entry requirements, we may consider a first or upper second honours degree or other qualification which is regarded by the University of Brighton as being equivalent and relevant
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 32,343 AUD / year (≈ 16,980 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
£2,619 - UK Part-time fees
Living costs
Brighton, United Kingdom: 1,552-2,634 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Digital Media and Digital Cultures.
- Commonwealth International Scholarships – Provided by University of Brighton – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Alumni postgraduate scholarships – Provided by University of Brighton – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Anytime
- Alumni Postgraduate Scholarships – Provided by University of Brighton – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Anytime – Merit-based
- Vice-Chancellor scholarships – Provided by University of Brighton – Grant, 2000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Provided by U.S. government – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Provided by ServiceScape – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – Provided by ACES Education Fund – Grant, 3500 USD – Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Provided by OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Provided by Junhua Li – Grant, 19000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified – Merit-based
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Provided by Boustany Foundation – Grant, Various benefits – Deadline: 28 Feb 2027 – Merit-based
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Provided by IvyPanda – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 – Merit-based
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Provided by Voice Talent Online – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students – Provided by educations.com – Grant, 5000 USD – Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 – Merit-based
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – Provided by Admit Lab – Grant, 10000 USD – Deadline: 01 Sep 2026 – Merit-based
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Provided by Salvado Law – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: 13 Jan 2027 – Merit-based
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Provided by Anonymous Hope Fund – Grant, 3000 USD – Deadline: 31 Dec 2026 – Need-based
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Provided by UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – Grant, 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- CIAPS Commonwealth Scholarships for Postgraduate Professional Studies – Provided by CIAPS – Grant, 1000 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Provided by IELTS from 6 to 9 – Grant, 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Provided by The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant, 12000 USD – Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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