Culture, Media and Creative Industries Research King's College London

Overview

The Culture, Media and Creative Industries Research (CMCI) programme at King's College London is renowned for its pioneering research across the domains of culture, media, and various creative industries. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our third-place ranking in the UK for research power, as per the latest Research Excellence Framework. Additionally, the Faculty of Arts & Humanities is ranked sixth in Europe according to QS World University Rankings for 2025, underscoring our academic prestige.

Located at the Strand Campus, which sits on the north bank of the River Thames, CMCI is at the heart of a vibrant cultural scene. Our research approach is interdisciplinary, combining theoretical insights with empirical studies, and we focus on a broad range of subjects including cultural policy, cultural management, creative economies, and the impact of digital technologies on culture. We are also developing collaborative research with the Digital Humanities, particularly in areas like social networks and digital activism.

Why Culture, Media and Creative Industries Research at King's College London?

The programme is designed for individuals aiming for an academic career or those wishing to become distinguished professionals in the cultural, media, or creative sectors. The CMCI research environment is characterised by its international perspective and engagement with pressing global issues, making it an ideal setting for innovative research.

In addition to our academic offerings, we have established a joint PhD programme with Humboldt University Berlin, which allows students to benefit from supervision at both institutions. This collaboration includes international workshops and colloquia, enriching the doctoral experience and expanding professional networks.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

The tuition fees for the first year of the MPhil/PhD in Culture, Media, and Creative Industries are as follows:

• Domestic students: £6,600 per year
• International students: £27,100 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

• Cultural work, creative cities and cultural production
• Visual cultures & popular culture
• Cultural and creative industries policy and management
• Museums, heritage and cultural memory
• Entrepreneurship and cultural regeneration
• Culture & identity studies
• Media industries, digital cultures, social networks

Careers with Culture, Media and Creative Industries Research

Graduates from the MPhil/PhD in Culture, Media & Creative Industries Research at King’s College London typically move into high-level research, academic and specialist roles across cultural and creative sectors. Common career paths include:

• Academic careers – Lecturer, Research Fellow, Professor
• Research roles – Think tanks, cultural policy institutes, funded research projects
• Cultural policy & government advisory roles
• Arts & cultural management – Museums, galleries, heritage organisations
• Creative industries strategy & consultancy
• Media and digital sector leadership roles
• International organisations & NGOs focused on culture and development