26 Media and Communication PhD Degree Programs

The study program prepares students for independent academic work in the field of communication, media, and marketing studies at universities, with substantial knowledge of communication and media theories and methodologies.

We welcome proposals for research in any area connected with media, communications, digital media, cultural theory and practice.

In order to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society and global economy, Peking University's School of New Media offers an English-taught master's program in new media. The program is designed to educate and develop young scholars and professionals in the new media field both in China and globally.

The study Program aims at the advanced training of specialists and researchers in the area of New Media, with the purpose of planning and carrying out research related to the study, design, development and validation of multimedia infocommunication applications and devices to support mediation of the activity of individuals and organisations in different human contexts (e.g. education, entertainment,health), drawing on the most updated knowledge regarding methods and techniques in the different dimensions of research work, and adopting an interdisciplinary perspective.

The Fellowship provides a monthly stipend HK$HK$26,900 (approximately US$3,450) to each awardee for up to three years. PolyU achieves 66th in the QS World University Ranking 2022 and 51st in Linguistics in QS World University Ranking by Subject 2021. We invite students with academic excellence and are interested in conducting cutting-edge research in our research areas to apply.

The PhD program in Communication and Media Studies is designed for those seeking to deepen their understanding of how media influence society and human interaction. The program encourages students to ...

The PhD in Media & Communication offers a research-focused program designed for those interested in exploring how media influences society and culture. Students can choose their area of interest withi...

The Ph.D. program in Media and Communication is designed for students who want to explore the theory, research, and practice of media in society. It emphasizes developing advanced skills in research m...

The PhD in Media and Communications is designed for students who want to explore how media shapes society and influences communication across different contexts. It offers a flexible program where stu...

The Ph.D. program in Media and Communication is designed for students eager to explore advanced research in the field. It provides a flexible and customizable curriculum that encourages students to de...

Ibn Haldun University's Doctoral Program in New Media and Communication provides theoretical information on new media and communication with practical applications to meet industry-specific expectations and requirements and meet the field's academic needs. Students enrolled in the program will be involved in the doctoral process by completing theoretical and practical courses at the doctoral level for two years.

The challenges we face today—social and environmental injustice, climate change, precarious work, surveillance, and a shrinking public sphere—are big, complex and multifaceted. Among their many other dimensions, they are questions of communication and culture, which demand urgent engagement. The Ph.D. in Communication, New Media, and Cultural Studies (CNMCS) is for creative students who embrace complexity, love difficult questions, and hunger for intellectual, artistic, and pedagogical risk-taking driven towards positive social change.

Our doctoral program in mass communication, jointly administered with the Department of Life Sciences Communication, is internationally recognized for our faculty and areas of research. Applicants to the Joint Ph.D. in Mass Communications may apply to one or both departments, depending on your areas of research interest.

A PhD in Media and Cultural Studies offers an opportunity to explore the interconnected ways media shapes culture and society. Students can investigate topics like representational practices, media in...

The PhD in Media and Innovation is designed for those interested in exploring how media shapes society and drives technological advancements. The program emphasizes developing research skills to analy...