
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
3 days ago
Top university
The University of Edinburgh invites applications for postgraduate research study in Science and Technology Studies (STS) , offering both a PhD and an MSc by Research (MScR) for September 2027 entry. The programmes are based in the School of Social and Political Science within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The MScR develops research skills in the social sciences with a specific focus on STS and is recommended as preparation for many students intending to pursue a PhD. It ca...
3 days ago
The University of Illinois at Chicago
United States
2 weeks ago
Fully funded MA and PhD positions are being advertised in Communication at the University of Illinois at Chicago . This opportunity appears to be for students interested in communication research, with likely relevance to communication studies and related media studies topics. The post is brief and does not specify the exact research areas, supervisor names, eligibility criteria, funding package, or deadline. The announcement says “Come work with us!” and links out to a LinkedIn source for more ...
2 weeks ago
University of Roehampton
United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
The University of Roehampton is advertising ESRC SENSS fully funded Masters and PhD studentships in the social sciences through the South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS), a consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. Eligible research areas include Business and Management Studies , Communication, Cultural and Media Studies , Education , Law , Psychology , and Sociology , especially projects that fit SENSS core themes such as Resolving Uncertainty and Addressing Crises , Sustainability...
2 weeks ago
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
1 month ago
Maastricht University is offering the NL-High Potential Scholarship for highly talented international students from outside the EU/EEA who have been admitted to a participating master’s programme at UM. The scholarship is a full scholarship and includes a tuition fee waiver , monthly living expenses, health and liability insurance, visa application costs, pre-academic training costs, and support for the International Student Ambassador Programme. A mandatory room/accommodation is also allocated ...
1 month ago
University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
3 months ago
Political, Social and International Studies at the University of East Anglia (UEA) is offering a funded PhD programme for students worldwide, with a strong research environment in Political Science , International Relations , Public Policy , Political Theory , Communication Studies , and Media Studies . The programme welcomes research proposals across several broad themes: Critical Global Politics (foreign policy, global and regional governance, borders, international security, international org...
3 months ago
University of Science and Technology Beijing
China
3 months ago
BFSU Stipend Scholarship 2027 is a scholarship opportunity at Beijing Foreign Studies University in China for international students applying to Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD programmes. The scholarship is funded by the Beijing Municipal Government and includes multiple award categories. Category A provides the strongest support with a full tuition waiver, free on-campus accommodation or an accommodation allowance, a monthly living stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance. Category B include...
3 months ago
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Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
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Australia
Artificial Intelligence
Organizational Communication
Collective Action
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University of Queensland
Australia
Internet Of Things
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Lecturer
Griffith University
Australia
Media Studies
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Communication Studies
Radio Science
Associate Professor of Communication (Journalism)
University of Canberra
Australia
Media Studies
Political Communication
Journalism
Communication Studies
Public Opinion Research
Deakin University
Australia
Media Studies
Digital Media
Journalism
Communication Studies
Australian Studies

Monash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.

The Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.

The International Research Training Program Scholarship supports international students undertaking higher degree research in Australia, typically at master's by research or PhD level.
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