Media, Communications and Culture MPhil in Keele United Kingdom | Keele University

Keele University's Media, Communications & Culture research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, fostering collaborations with fields including Sociology, English and Creative Writing, Politics, Film, and Music, alongside specialized areas like Memory Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Science and Technology Studies, and Environmental Humanities. The program emphasizes practice-based research that innovatively merges media theory with creative application.OverviewFacilitiesPostgraduate researchers benefit from: dedicated workspace, IT resources, and financial support for research-related travel and expenses.Our facilities feature the University Library, offering extensive physical and digital resources for Media, Communications, and Culture research. The Media Building houses a digital editing suite, visual arts workspace, and technical support for audiovisual projects. Students also have access to professional-grade software for video editing, film production, photography, and music creation.While covering diverse research interests, our department particularly focuses on:Cultural Politics, specializing in: Cultural memory studies; digital/social media; journalism; globalization; media inequalities; feminist science and technology studies; human-animal studies; and critical cultural theory
Social Movements, with expertise in: Anti-capitalist, environmental, and animal rights activism; Indian social movements; digital activism; alternative media; and online visibility strategies
Representation, concentrating on: Media portrayals of religious/ethnic minorities; self-representation of marginalized groups; news production/reception; refugee/migrant narratives; class dynamics; and audience studiesWe invite MRes and PhD proposals addressing these themes, supporting both theoretical and practice-led research.Keele participates in theNorth West Doctoral Training Consortium, offering AHRC funding for outstanding Media Culture and Creative Practice students. Prospective applicants seeking external funding are advised to consult potential supervisors early to strengthen their proposals.