Postgraduate Research Studentship in Media and Communications Convergence
Open University – Faculty of Social Sciences
Ref: 4578 RDKF
Starting: January 2010 (earliest)
Based in Milton Keynes
The Departments of Sociology and Communication and Systems wish to recruit a student for a full-time and fully-funded 3 year research studentship and registration for MPhil/PhD. The studentship is part of the University’s commitment to strategic development of interdisciplinary research in media convergence and the knowledge economy. The holder will be able to apply for membership of appropriate research centres based in the Faculty of Social Sciences and/or the Faculty of Maths, Computing and Technology.
Applications are welcome from students who wish to pursue research into media convergence in any of the following broadly-defined areas:
- Internet, Communications and Society
- Media and Technology Policy and Regulation
- Creative Industries and Digital Culture
You should have at least 2:1 for your first degree and, ideally, a relevant Master’s qualification.
For further details of the Sociology Department and the Faculty of Social Science please visit . For further details of the Communication and Systems Department and the Faculty of Maths, Computing and Technology visit
For informal inquiries contact Dr. Mark Banks (Sociology) at m.o.banks@open.ac.uk.
For information on studying for an OU research degree please visit our Research School’s website
For detailed information and how to apply go to or e-mail socsci-sociology-recruitment@open.ac.uk quoting the reference number. Closing date: 20 November 2009. Interview date: 8 December 2009.
Further particulars are available in large print, disk or audiotape (minicom 01908 654901).
We promote diversity in employment and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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