Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting April 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90 - The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Journalism
Overview
Much of the research is interdisciplinary, and we work closely with colleagues in the Department of Social and Political Sciences and the various research institutes at the College of Law, Arts and Social Sciences. We also have excellent connections with working journalists, politicians, and activists beyond the university. This PhD of Journalism is delivered by the Brunel University of London.
Key Facts
Our latest research highlights our expertise, and we are particularly interested in attracting PhD candidates in the following areas:
- Fake news, disinformation, and conspiracy theories (Anita Howarth)
- AI-generated images and content in news and political communication (Anita Howarth)
- Reporting migration (Billur Ozgul and Anita Howarth)
- The role of images in journalism and political communication (Billur Ozgul and Anita Howarth)
- Issues of social justice, including poverty, hunger, and asylum (Anita Howarth)
- Health communication (Billur Ozgul)
- Alternative and resistance media (Billur Ozgul)
- Environmental communication (Anita Howarth)
- Women in politics (Victor Jatula)
- Media in Nigeria (Victor Jatula)
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Programme Structure
Curriculum
- Chinese media, journalism and society
- Data Journalism
- Digital cultures
- Environmental, health and science journalism
- Food communication and social conflict
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English Requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Other Requirements
General Requirements
- The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).
- If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list.
Make sure you meet all requirements
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 38,857 AUD / year (approx. 20,400 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,977 AUD / year (approx. 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
- Tuition for international: £10,200 part-time
- Tuition for UK: £2,619 part-time
Living Costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- Banco de Mexico FIDERH Scholarship - Provided by university - Merit-based - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Independent provider - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026
- ServiceScape Scholarship - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - Independent provider - 3500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Independent provider - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - Independent provider - Merit-based - 19000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Independent provider - Merit-based - Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - Independent provider - Merit-based - 1000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - Independent provider - 1000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - Independent provider - Merit-based - 5000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - Independent provider - Merit-based - 10000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - Independent provider - Merit-based - 1000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - Independent provider - Need-based - 3000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - Independent provider - 22500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - Independent provider - 1500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - Independent provider - 12000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
