Media and Communication Dissertation Topics 2026
Picking a strong media and communication dissertation topic is half the battle. This list is curated for UK undergraduate and Master's students, grouped by difficulty so you can match ambition to timescale. Each idea is workable within a UK research ethics framework and aligns with QAA subject benchmarks.
Easy (Undergraduate)
- Podcasting adoption among UK Gen Z
- News avoidance behaviours in UK adults
- TikTok as a news source in the UK 2026
- Deepfake awareness in UK voters
- Local news deserts in post-industrial UK towns
- Public perception of the BBC licence fee future
Moderate (Master's)
- Platformed journalism and UK regional titles' business models
- Representation of race in UK reality TV
- Influence of BBC editorial guidelines on impartiality perception
- Streaming vs linear consumption in UK households
- Public service media in the age of AI content
- AI-generated news and trust in UK audiences
Advanced (Master's / PhD)
- Long-term effects of algorithmic curation on UK political polarisation
- Comparative analysis of UK vs Nordic public service broadcasters
- AI regulation and UK journalism protections
Choosing well
Whichever media and communication topic you choose, narrow the population, time frame and geography before you write the proposal. A tight scope is easier to defend at viva than a broad one. Use our /research-methods pages to shape a realistic methodology, and see /services/assignment-help if you need a specialist to co-write.