PhD programme in cooperation with the University of Westminster

A PhD is for professional and personal qualifications, it stands for ambition and diligence, above average intellectual abilities and maturity. A PhD is a sign of a variety of excellence. A doctoral thesis is a key differentiator and therefore an indicator that you are able to work methodically and scientifically at the highest level and it can offer you a competitive advantage in science and industry. PhDs have better career opportunities, they show better progress in their career. The doctorate is increasingly becoming an important criterion in the global labor market. The average annual earnings are significantly higher than for non-doctoral workers in a comparable position.

The PhD awarding institution is the University of Westminster, an internationally renowned University with four campuses in London. Being part of the Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design, the PhD programme is offered in English – valid for both lectures and publications. At Westminster School of Media, a long tradition of innovative, applied sciences matches with close contacts to the vibrant media and creative industry of the British capital. The 175-member Media Faculty is one of the most research-oriented across Europe. 

For details on tuition payments and application procedure click here.

The Westminster School of Media, Arts and Design organizes its research within two institutes, namely the „Communication and Media Research Institute“ (CAMRI) and the „Centre for Research and Education in Arts and Media” (CREAM). Topics of potential PhD theses have to match one of those two research clusters. References to existing research projects are welcome.

Find more information:

www.westminster.ac.uk/camri
www.westminster.ac.uk/cream

Yet scientific references sometimes become apparent only at second glance. Therefore PhD candidates are encouraged to discuss their research project with Macromedia University. Our supervisors help evaluating a possible connection within the scientific context of Westminster.

The cooperation between University of Westminster and Macromedia University enables students to participate in the PhD programme of the University of Westminster, while living in Germany and doing research at Macromedia University. Macromedia University manages the application for the PhD programme. Admission depends on the quality of the application as well as the candidate’s qualifications. Students accepted to the PhD programme will be enrolled and supervised at both universities. The first supervisor is a member of the faculty of the University of Westminster, the second supervisor is a Macromedia scientist. 

With their 80-member faculty, their practice-led undergraduate teaching and highly specialized Graduate School, Macromedia University offers an excellent context for applied research in areas like media economy, media usage, media design, communication science or design theory. The private University has one of the largest media faculties in the German higher education landscape. Their professors have proven records of expertise in media and communication economy as well as applied research.

At each of the five locations of Macromedia University there will be at least one member of the Macromedia faculty available as a PhD supervisor. In case of a successful admission to the University of Westminster PhD programme, the supervisor will accompany the PhD student as a scientific and personal coach – this starts with determining the current state of research, followed by developing the first hypotheses up to the successfully disputing the findings in front of the PhD committee.

We would be happy to learn about your research project and discuss a possible supervision. Please write directly to one of the Macromedia scientists mentioned below or contact us via phd macromedia.de.