Critical, empirical and engaged research into the vital role of media and communications within contemporary society

Research

The Department of Media and Communications organises its research around four research themes: Media Culture and Identities; Media Participation and Politics; Communication Histories and Futures; Communication, Technology, Rights and Justice.

Our Research Themes & People Ranked #1 in the most recent UK research evaluation

Research projects Learn about research currently taking place in the Department

Knowledge exchange and impact Our research engages with industry, policy-makers and civil society

Research Highlights Catch up with the latest news from our faculty and researchers

Our blogs A hub for evidence-based commentary and summaries of research by experts

Promoting critical research into the role of media and communications in contemporary society

Books The latest books from our faculty and researchers

Research Grants, Awards, Honours and Prizes

Visiting fellows scheme Join the Department of Media and Communications

Working paper series Examining the social, political, economic and cultural context of media and communications