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

Keele's Media, Communications & Culture research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, frequently collaborating 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 department emphasizes practice-based research that innovatively bridges media theory and practical application.OverviewFacilitiesPostgraduate researchers benefit from: dedicated workspaces, 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 our research interests are diverse, we particularly focus on these key areas: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.