PhD in Communication

Montréal Campus, Montreal, Canada

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Communication and Media StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This program aims to provide in-depth training in cutting-edge communication research. It covers many areas of contemporary research, including media studies, cultural studies, discourse theories and analysis, journalism studies, organizational communication, political communication and its international issues and, finally, creation and media practices.
Strengths:

This program enjoys a unique international reputation. Bringing together world-renowned researchers and professors, it engages doctoral students in research, publication and outreach activities that prepare them to train a top-notch next generation. The department is particularly strong in the fields of political communication, media and technology studies, as well as organizational communication.
Graduate studies in communication at the Université de Montréal are regularly ranked among the best in the world by a variety of independent organizations. Thus, for example, according to the British firm QS, UdeM is among the 100 universities par excellence in the world in communication and media studies.
For nearly thirty years, he has trained many researchers and professors who are now at the forefront of debates and intellectual news in communication studies. Most hold positions in academic institutions, but also in public and private organizations in Canada and around the world.

Program overview

Main Subject

Communication and Media Studies

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

This program enjoys a unique international reputation. Bringing together world-renowned researchers and professors, it engages doctoral students in research, publication and outreach activities that prepare them to train a top-notch next generation. The department is particularly strong in the fields of political communication, media and technology studies, as well as organizational communication.
Graduate studies in communication at the Université de Montréal are regularly ranked among the best in the world by a variety of independent organizations. Thus, for example, according to the British firm QS, UdeM is among the 100 universities par excellence in the world in communication and media studies.
For nearly thirty years, he has trained many researchers and professors who are now at the forefront of debates and intellectual news in communication studies. Most hold positions in academic institutions, but also in public and private organizations in Canada and around the world.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

GPA

3.3+

To be eligible as a regular Ph.D. student (communication), the candidate must:

meet the general eligibility conditions (section XX of the Academic Regulations) for Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
hold an M.Sc. (communication) or demonstrate equivalent training
have obtained in the 2nd cycle an average of at least 3.3 out of 4.3 or the equivalent
have an excellent academic record and research skills.

Candidates must have a good knowledge of French and English.

Program Duration

4 Years

Starting Month(s)

Aug

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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