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Cardiff University

Fully Funded PhD in Journalism, Digital Media & Democracy Cardiff University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Communication Studies

Funding

Fully funded WGSSS (ESRC DTP) studentship covering tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend at UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. International students are eligible and will not be charged the UK/international fee difference. A Disabled Students’ Allowance may be available on top of the studentship.

Deadline

Dec 14, 2026

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Cardiff University

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Keywords

Communication Studies
Political Science
Media Studies
Journalism
Digital Media
Democratization
Party Politics

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About this position

Cardiff University and Swansea University are offering a fully funded PhD pathway in Journalism, Digital Media & Democracy through the Welsh Graduate School for the Social Sciences (WGSSS) / ESRC DTP. The project starts in October 2027 and is open to students worldwide, including home and international applicants.

This opportunity sits at the intersection of journalism, digital media, media and communications, and politics/democracy. Applicants are expected to propose a research project aligned with the pathway and to identify a potential supervisor before applying. Named supervisors in the post include Dr Galina Miazhevich and Dr Alida Payson.

Funding includes full tuition coverage, an annual tax-free living stipend at the UKRI minimum rate (currently £21,805), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. International students are eligible and will not be charged the UK/international fee difference. A Disabled Students’ Allowance may also be available where applicable.

Eligibility: applicants should have qualifications or experience equivalent to a UK honours degree at first or upper second-class level, or a master’s degree. Non-traditional academic backgrounds are welcome, and applicants must satisfy UKRI eligibility requirements. The studentship includes a funded 3-month Research in Practice placement (or part-time equivalent) in academia, policy, business, or civil society.

How to apply: submit the application by email to [email protected] by 14 December 2026. Required documents include the WGSSS Studentship Application Form 2027, a two-page academic CV, two references, degree certificates and transcripts, and proof of English language competency if relevant.

This is a strong fit for candidates interested in digital journalism, media democracy, political communication, and related social science research.

Funding details

Fully funded WGSSS (ESRC DTP) studentship covering tuition fees, an annual tax-free living stipend at UKRI minimum rates (currently £21,805), and access to a Research Training Support Grant. International students are eligible and will not be charged the UK/international fee difference. A Disabled Students’ Allowance may be available on top of the studentship.

What's required

Applicants must have qualifications or experience equivalent to a UK honours degree at first or upper second-class level, or a master's degree. Students with non-traditional academic backgrounds are also welcome. Applicants should satisfy UKRI eligibility requirements and identify a potential supervisor before applying. Proof of English language competency may be required if relevant.

How to apply

Email the completed application and required documents to [email protected]. Include the WGSSS Studentship Application Form 2027, a two-page academic CV, two references, degree certificates and transcripts, and proof of English language competency if applicable. Identify a potential supervisor before submitting.

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