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Communication PhD at University at Buffalo

University at Buffalo, United States

Programme overview

The Communication PhD emphasises the scholarly study of the communication process. Full-time and in person.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Communication  |  Duration: 72 credit hours; 4 years  |  Intake: Fall only  |  Study mode: In Person / Full Time  |  Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Communication theory and research methodologies across 72 credit hours.

Career pathways

Positions in academia, business and government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Department of Communication (MA and PhD): bachelor's degree with minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA; three letters of recommendation, personal statement, CV and one writing sample (sole or lead-author article on a communication topic); IELTS, PTE or TOEFL for international applicants; fall admission only; deadlines December 1 (PhD and financial-assistance applicants), August 1 (domestic) and April 1 (international without financial assistance); application fee $75. PhD applicants must hold a terminal master's degree; personal statement of 2-4 pages double-spaced.

Requirements published at program group level.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

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