Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Medieval and Early Modern Studies] From University of Kent

ThisÊcombined subjectÊdegree offers an academically rigorous approach to the study of mediated cultural forms, practices and technologies and their vital social, political and economic implications alongside journalism skills. Approximately 70% of the modules you take will be from the discipline of Cultural Studies and Media with the remaining 30% of modules from Journalism. The programme is entirely taught at the Canterbury campus, although you can select to study optional modules taught at Medway.

You willÊexamine a range of exciting areas, from digital media and journalism, to the creative and cultural industries, to social identities and sub-cultures. You will also be introduced to some of the basic skills journalists use. You will take core modules in reporting and feature writing and will have the opportunity toÊlearn the essentials of media law. You will also explore journalismÕs history and its relationship with parliamentary democracy.Ê You will read examples of great reporting and consider some of the challenges facing journalism in the age of the internet.Ê

Analysing culture, media and society

You cannot be part of todayÕs society without being affected by the constant stream of mediated culture: from digital news radio, to billboard advertising, to government cultural policy, to high fashion and street style.

Students critically explore the links between culture, media and society with a focus on:Ênews and journalism; mass media and advertising; digital media technologies; television and film; literature and the arts; cultural differences and practices; gender, sexuality, class, race, religion and identity; the body and embodiment; transnational media and culture; capitalism and media ownership; cultural history and memory; and multiculturalism and cultural policy, among other areas.

If you choose theÊCultural Studies andÊMediaÊwith Journalism degree programme, you will have the opportunity to work across disciplinary boundaries and to choose modules from a wide range of subject areas Ð all addressing ÔcultureÕ, ÔmediaÕ and ÔsocietyÕ as they are widely understood. This includes practice-based modules and creative forms of assessment focused on building both critical thinking and transferable knowledge and skills.

In your final year of study, there is an option to take a dissertation module on a subject of your choice, which allows you to focus in detail on an area you are particularly passionate about.

As a student ofÊthe School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research based in Cornwallis North East at Canterbury and the Centre for Journalism, you will be able toÊenjoy the uniqueÊexperience provided by both the School and the Centre.Ê

Independent rankings

Media and Film Studies at Kent was ranked 3rd overallÊinÊThe Guardian University Guide 2018.ÊCommunications and Media Studies at Kent was ranked 2nd for student satisfaction inÊThe Complete University Guide 2018.

Sociology* at Kent was rankedÊ1st for research quality andÊ11th overallÊinÊThe Times Good University Guide 2018. Of Sociology students who graduated from Kent in 2016, overÊ92%Êwere in work or further study within six months (DLHE).

*Cultural Studies is included in Sociology.