PhD in Communication

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #801-850

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Offered by Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, PhD in Communication is a doctorate in Communication Studies programme. The programme runs for 5 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,936 per year (CAD 6,718 per year for local students).

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Degree: Doctorate

Field: Communication Studies

Duration: 5 years

Local tuition: CAD 6,718 / year

International tuition: CAD 15,936 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: graduate.carleton.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Communication at Carleton University is an interdisciplinary program examining communication as a contested concept shaped by differing intellectual traditions, societal contexts, and historical developments. Students conduct critical and reflexive research across eight specialization fields: Crisis and Risk, Visual Culture, Big Data, Digital Media, Activism and Social Movements, Media Industries, Political Economy, and Identity. Candidates complete coursework alongside independent research culminating in a doctoral dissertation supervised by faculty within the School of Journalism and Communication. The nominal full-time length of the program is five years, with an annual intake in the Fall term. Graduates are prepared for academic careers as well as research, policy, and media-related roles that draw on advanced expertise in communication theory and methods.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Admission requires a master's degree in a related field, with a grade of B+ or better in coursework (including the thesis) and no grade below B-.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Carleton University

“Ours the Task Eternal”

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Suburban

Founded: 1942

Students: 30,675

QS rank: #801-850

Programs: 243

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does PhD in Communication award?

Carleton University awards a Doctorate in the field of Communication Studies on completion of this programme.

How long does PhD in Communication take?

The programme runs for 5 years.

How much does PhD in Communication cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,936 per year (CAD 6,718 per year for local students).

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