MPhil/PhD in Data, Networks and Society
(formerly MPhil/PhD in New Media, Innovation and Literacy)
Programme code: RPDNS
Department: Media & Communications
These regulations apply to students entering in or after the 2017/18 academic year.
In addition to progressing with their research, students are expected to take the listed training and transferable skills courses. Students may take courses in addition to those listed, and should discuss this with their supervisor.
Guidelines for interpreting programme regulations
Year 1
Training courses
Compulsory (examined)
Any two of:
MC402 The Audience in Media and Communications (H)
MC408 Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications I (Key concepts and interdisciplinary approaches) (H)
MC409 Media, Technology and Everyday Life (H)
MC413 new Media, Information and Knowledge Systems (H) (not available 2017/18)
MC418 Theories and Concepts in Media and Communications II (H)
MC424 Media and Communications Governance (H)
MC425 Interpersonal Mediated Communication (H) (not available 2017/18)
MC430 Data in Communication and Society (H)
MC433 Technology and Justice (H)
MC434 Digital Platforms and Media Infrastructures: Societal Issues (H)
Plus
MC5M2 Advanced Methods of Research in Media & Communications (includes MY551 Introduction to Quantitative Analysis and MY552 Applied Regression Analysis). By agreement, the Methodology Institute components (MY551 and/or MY552) can be replaced by other, more advanced, statistics courses or an advanced qualitative course taught at the Methodology Institute. At least one half-unit course of statistics needs to be included.
Optional (examined/not examined)
Other graduate courses relevant to research subject and agreed with supervisor.
Transferable skills courses
Compulsory (not examined)
MC500 Research Seminar for Media, Communications and Culture
Annual Departmental PhD Symposium
Optional (not examined)
LN988 Thesis Writing course
Modern Foreign Language courses offered by the Language Centre
Other graduate seminars of relevance to research subject
Presentation requirements
At least one presentation annually at MC500 Research Seminar for Media, Communications and Culture
Year 2
Training courses
Optional (examined/not examined)
Either MY530 Advanced Qualitative Analysis Workshops (H) or MY555 Multivariate Analysis and Measurement (H)
MY559 Special Topics in Quantitative Analysis: Quantitative Text Analysis (H)
ST416 Multilevel Modelling (H)
Other graduate courses relevant to research subject and agreed with supervisor
Transferable skills courses
Compulsory (not examined)
MC500 Research Seminar for Media, Communications and Culture
Annual Joint PhD Symposium for Second Years and above, at Goldsmiths, Westminster and City
Optional (not examined)
Other graduate seminars of relevance to research subject
Year 3
Transferable skills courses
Optional (not examined)
MC500 Research Seminar for Media, Communications and Culture
Year 4
Students are expected to complete their research
Progression and upgrade requirements
Students will be required to submit a full Thesis Proposal of 10,000 words to their Thesis Committee by 1 June in their first year (part-time students can submit their Proposal by 1 March in their second year). This paper will include a substantive statement of the aims, theories and methods proposed for the thesis, a tentative chapter outline, an indicative bibliography and a timetable for its completion. Together with the examinations in Methods (MC5M2) and the other two chosen compulsory first year courses from the list above, this paper will form part of the evaluation process, and, together with an oral examination based on the Thesis Proposal, will determine whether students are permitted to upgrade from MPhil to PhD and continue into their second year.
Note for prospective students:
For changes to graduate course and programme information for the next academic session, please see the graduate summary page for prospective students. Changes to course and programme information for future academic sessions can be found on the graduate summary page for future students.
