University of Hull

PhD Digital Media research degrees

University of Hull

Course overview

The PhD Digital Media Research Degrees in the University of Hull is wide-ranging, interdisciplinary, and multidisciplinary, covering topics as diverse as immersive design, narrative and animation, human-computer interaction, game design and development, commercial design, and visual communication. In this PhD Digital Media Research Degrees in the University of Hull, projects are developed that contribute to the creative economy both nationally and internationally, offering practical components that drive research and innovation in cultural and creative industries.

The University supports students’ development into articulate and critical thinkers who are acutely aware of how their work engages with current scholarship, new and emerging technology, social issues, and debates within the contemporary media culture landscape. As a design and arts discipline, they do not expect high levels of technical proficiency in our researchers; however, a willingness to engage with advanced digital technologies is paramount. Some applicants are digital specialists, and others are specialists in other areas that overlap with digital design from diverse domains, including journalism, psychology, film-making, and graphics.

Entry requirements

Applicants should submit a sample of their written work in the relevant subject of at least 10,000 words (for PhD). Applicants should also submit a research proposal that should be tailored to their research area.

Grade Requirements:

  • For this PhD Digital Media research degree at the University of Hull, applicants need a 2:1 from a relevant subject or a related Arts or Humanities subject.

English Language Requirements:

  • This course requires an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 6.0 in each skill from applicants who do not have English as their first language.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship

    If you progress from studying an undergraduate degree at the University of Hull to an eligible taught master's degree in 2025/26 we'll give you a 20% discount on the cost of your tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • GREAT Scholarship

    Minimum of £10,000

    Up to £10,000
  • Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship

  • PGT International Fee Waivers – South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    Up to £2,000
  • UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

    his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.

    Up to £2,000
  • University of Hull Asia Studentship

    This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Digital Media Research Degrees from the University of Hull can take on career roles such as:

  • Media Researcher
  • Professor
  • Content Strategist
  • Corporate Communications Manager
  • Web Content Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the PhD Digital Media Research Degrees at the University of Hull for international students is £20,000 per year. The fee is subject to an annual increase.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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