DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 4 FEBRUARY 2022 (SEE FURTHER DETAILS BELOW)
The School of Journalism, Media and Culture, Cardiff University, UK (JOMEC) has a long-standing reputation as a world-leading centre for innovative teaching and research.
The School's researchers engage with pressing contemporary issues and debates across journalism, media and culture bringing together theory and practice. In the 2014 Research Excellence Framework assessment, JOMEC's research was ranked 2nd in the UK in terms of its quality and impact.
Cutting-edge research is shared through regular seminars featuring JOMEC colleagues as well as scholars from around the UK and internationally.
JOMEC also hosts the renowned biennial 'Future of Journalism' conference bringing together scholars and practitioners from around the world.
These activities, and more, contribute to a lively and thriving research environment.
JOMEC's purpose-built, state of the art facilities at Two Central Square situate the School at the centre of local and national media, including BBC Cymru/Wales whose brand-new headquarters is situated next door. Our location facilitates the building of strong industry links, boosting students' employability by providing access to major media organisations within the important and growing sector of the creative and cultural industries.
The University values diversity and equality at all levels and encourages applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation. In line with our commitment to supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and to increase recruitment of currently underrepresented groups, applications from Black British, Asian British, minority ethnicity British and mixed-race British candidates are particularly encouraged and welcomed.
We invite PhD applications for the following studentship. Applicants should identify a potential supervisor before submitting their application. Information on the research interests of our staff is available at: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/journalis.../people/academic-staff
Studentships commence in October 2022.
ESRC General Studentships are highly competitive. Candidates should hold a 1st or strong upper 2nd class degree; applications from those holding a relevant research training at the Masters level will be considered for a +3 award; the award is open to home and international (including EU and EEA) students.
Successful international student applicants will receive a fully-funded Wales DTP studentship and will not be charged the fees difference between the UK and international rate.
Applications are welcome for full and part-time study as either '1+3' (i.e., one full time year of research training Masters followed by three years of full-time Doctoral study, or the part-time equivalent), or '+3' (i.e. three years of full-time doctoral study or its part-time equivalent), depending on the needs of the applicant.
Please state clearly when completing the funding option part of the application that you wish to be considered for an ESRC studentship otherwise your application will be considered only on a self-funding basis.
A completed application form for admission to doctoral study at Cardiff University must be submitted by the deadline of 12.00 noon (GMT), 4 February 2022. Incomplete applications or those received after this time will not be accepted. https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/.../programme/journalism-studies
The application must contain the following:
1. Covering letter addressed to the Pathway Coordinator, Journalism and Democracy, and no more than two pages. Set out your reasons and motivation for applying; understanding and expectations of doctoral study; academic interests, particularly of those relating to your proposed research on "Journalism and Democracy". Please specify whether you wish to apply on a +3 or 1+3 basis.
2. Academic / Professional Qualifications. Proof of English Language Competency for the programme
3.Two academic references (included with the application)
4. Curriculum Vitae (two pages maximum)
5. Research Proposal: Maximum 1000 words, not including bibliographic references and using these headings:
· Title, aims and purpose of the research.
· Brief overview of the relevant academic literature.
· Proposed design/methods.
· Academic contributions of your research.
· Bibliographic references.
Details of fees, stipends and eligibility criteria will be available from https://walesdtp.ac.uk/
"Journalism & Democracy Pathway" details: https://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/
Dr Cynthia Carter
Reader
School of Journalism, Media and Culture
Cardiff University
Two Central Square
Cardiff, Wales, UK CF10 1FS
tel: (0)2920 876172; email:cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk
website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec
Co-editor, Feminist Media Studies
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/rfms
ESRC Wales DTP Pathway Convenor, Journalism and Democracy
http://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/
Ysgol Newyddiaduraeth, y Cyfryngau a Diwylliant
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Dau Sgwâr Canolog
Sgwâr Canolog
CAERDYDD
CF10 1FS
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 208 76172; E-bost: cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk
www.caerdydd.ac.uk/jomec
Latest book: Cynthia Carter, Linda Steiner and Stuart Allan (eds) (2019) Journalism, Gender and Power, London: Routledge.
Dr Cynthia Carter
Reader
School of Journalism, Media and Culture
Cardiff University
Two Central Square
Cardiff, Wales, UK CF10 1FS
tel: (0)2920 876172; email:cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk
website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec
Co-editor, Feminist Media Studies
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/rfms
ESRC Wales DTP Pathway Convenor, Journalism and Democracy
http://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/
Ysgol Newyddiaduraeth, y Cyfryngau a Diwylliant
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Dau Sgwâr Canolog
Sgwâr Canolog
CAERDYDD
CF10 1FS
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 208 76172; E-bost: cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk
www.caerdydd.ac.uk/jomec
Latest book: Cynthia Carter, Linda Steiner and Stuart Allan (eds) (2019) Journalism, Gender and Power, London: Routledge.
Dr Cynthia Carter
Reader
School of Journalism, Media and Culture
Cardiff University
Two Central Square
Cardiff, Wales, UK CF10 1FS
tel: (0)2920 876172; email:cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk
website: http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/jomec
Co-editor, Feminist Media Studies
http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/rfms
ESRC Wales DTP Pathway Convenor, Journalism and Democracy
http://walesdtp.ac.uk/pathway/journalism-and-democracy/
Ysgol Newyddiaduraeth, y Cyfryngau a Diwylliant
Prifysgol Caerdydd
Dau Sgwâr Canolog
Sgwâr Canolog
CAERDYDD
CF10 1FS
Ffôn : +44 (0)29 208 76172; E-bost: cartercl@cardiff.ac.uk
www.caerdydd.ac.uk/jomec
Latest book: Cynthia Carter, Linda Steiner and Stuart Allan (eds) (2019) Journalism, Gender and Power, London: Routledge.