Communication and Media Studies - PhD is a doctorate in Communication Studies programme offered by University of Calgary in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 4 years.
At a glance
Degree:Doctorate
Field:Communication Studies
Duration: 4 years
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This PhD in Communication and Media Studies at the University of Calgary trains students to develop a critical perspective on how communication, media, and film represent and shape social life. Research areas include animation studies, Canadian cinema, communication infrastructure, digital media and social movements, internet policy, rhetoric studies, and visual culture studies. The program is full-time and normally takes four years to complete, with a maximum completion time of six years. Admission requires a completed master's degree in Communication Studies or a related field, a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the previous two years of full-time study, two writing samples, a statement of research intent, a curriculum vitae, and two reference letters. Students are admitted for the September intake, with a December 1 application deadline. Graduates pursue academic, research, and media-industry careers building on doctoral-level expertise in communication and media scholarship.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.0
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a completed master's degree in Communication Studies or a related field, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale over the past two years of full-time study. Applicants must submit two writing samples, a statement of research intent (500-1,000 words), a curriculum vitae, and two reference letters. Applicants whose primary language is not English must meet the university's English language proficiency requirement as detailed in the Academic Calendar. The application deadline for the September intake is December 1.
