PhD - Faculty of Media, Science & Technology
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 4 - 7 years | September, January | £5250 per year | £21000 per year |
- UK, ROI & CI: £5,250 per year (library-based and laboratory-based)
- Int'l: £21,000 per year (library-based), £26,250 per year (laboratory-based)
- Part-time students: You will be charged a proportion of the full-time fee according to how much you study during the year.
- Fees are based on 2026/2027 entry
About PhD - Faculty of Media, Science & Technology, PhD - at Bournemouth University (BU)
The Faculty of Media, Science & Technology offers many opportunities for doctoral of philosophy research across a wide range of specialisms.
The faculty hosts six research centres: Centre for Excellence in Media Practice (CEMP), Narrative, Culture and Community Research Centre, Centre for Comparative Politics and Media Research, Centre for Intellectual Property Policy & Management (CIPPM), Experimental Media Research Centre (EMERGE), National Research Centre for Computer Animation.
The research strategy in the faculty is aligned with Bournemouth University’s 2025 vision and strategic plan; a plan that stresses real-world impact, the enrichment of society and the economy, and advancing knowledge to significantly influence challenges world-wide.
Research projects within the faculty have had a significant impact on a number of worldwide issues including digital and technological futures; The implications of 3D printing for Intellectual Property, Afterglow, The impact of digital technologies on readers and reading and global security; Tear gas, policing and human rights.
As well as conducting research within the faculty, we also work closely with colleagues from other specialisms through our research institutes and centresas well as with other universities, helping to deliver impactful and relevant research projects.
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Entry requirements for this course
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