PhD study
Interested in PhD study with communication or journalism at the heart of your enquiry, while drawing from disciplines such as sociology, history, politics and law? Sheffield could be the place for you.
Your PhD at Sheffield
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From MA student to Impact Fellow, Dr. Gemma Horton is an incredible example of where a PhD in Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Sheffield can take you.
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PhD programme
A PhD is likely to be the most challenging type of academic work you have ever done – but it will also be the most rewarding.
Have a look at the two types of PhD the Journalism department offers here.