Media Research

At the forefront of research, development and growth in Media Studies for over four decades.

Research Themes

Creative Industries Institute

Bringing together our research and teaching expertise to collaborate with industry, government and communities.

Emerging media

Practice-driven research that centres on using contemporary media.

Critical theory

Researching projects or themes involving critical theory, public cultures and policy.

Politics of the Image

Illuminating questions of cultural representation, capitalism and class; national identity; and forms of political cinema.

PhD opportunities in Media Studies

Check our funded and self-funded PhD opportunities in Media Studies.

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Our Research

About

A pioneer in research led teaching in Media Studies from the late 1970s, our research centre continues to lead and develop the field nationally and internationally.

Our People

Meet the staff behind our Media Studies research.

Resources

Centre for Media Research resources and policy documents

Publications

Our research is published in books, journal articles and reports, read them here.

PhD Opportunities

Postgraduate research opportunities.

News for Media Research

Ulster University students showcase their skills at The Open

31 July 2019

The Power of the PhD at Ulster

3 July 2019

Ulster University hosts BBC Radio 4 live UK-wide debate in Coleraine

15 June 2018