PhD in Journalism in Colchester United Kingdom | University of Essex

The Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies provides PhD Journalism supervision through our distinguished faculty, spanning diverse research areas such as: Middle Eastern and North African journalism and public policy, media's role in democracy, propaganda studies, conflict journalism, counter-terrorism coverage, the relationship between news/social media and political systems, and parliamentary reporting across both emerging and established democracies.
Our faculty members are recognized journalists and academics whose work appears in prestigious academic journals, influential policy forums, and major media outlets.

Many alumni have pursued thriving careers in journalism.
As a doctoral candidate, you'll develop expertise for academic roles, publishing positions, media careers, or advisory positions with government agencies, policy institutes, and NGOs.