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Communication, New Media, and Cultural Studies (PhD)

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Communication, New Media, and Cultural Studies (PhD) is a doctorate in Communication Studies programme taught at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate
Field: Communication Studies
Duration: 4 years

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: gs.mcmaster.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The PhD in Communication, New Media, and Cultural Studies at McMaster University is an interdisciplinary doctoral programme that draws together Communication Studies, Media Arts, and English and Cultural Studies. It trains students to analyze contemporary communication and cultural problems through combined coursework, comprehensive field examinations, and a culminating dissertation, which may be submitted as written scholarship, a creative project, or a combination of both. Faculty from multiple humanities departments supervise doctoral research spanning media theory, cultural analysis, and communication practice, preparing graduates to enter academic, artistic, or other professional fields. The programme sits within McMaster's School of Graduate Studies and is completed on a full-time basis over a nominal four years, with typical entry in September and an application deadline in mid-January.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Communication Studies, Cultural Studies, New Media or a related discipline. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet McMaster's graduate English proficiency requirement, for example IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About McMaster University

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1887
Students: 37,592
QS rank: #174 =
Programs: 167
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Communication, New Media, and Cultural Studies (PhD) award?

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

How long does Communication, New Media, and Cultural Studies (PhD) take?

The programme runs for 4 years.

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