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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication and Media Studies at University of Calgary

University of Calgary, Canada

Programme overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Communication and Media Studies is a graduate programme of the University of Calgary, offered through the Faculty of Arts (Communication, Media and Film).

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Department: Communication, Media and Film  |  Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

What you will study

In addition to Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements and Faculty of Arts requirements, the Graduate Program in Communication and Media Studies requires the following: a) Nine units: Complete ALL of the following Courses: COMS601 - Interdisciplinary Approaches To Communications Studies AND COMS615 - Research Methods AND COMS713 - PhD Theory Seminar b) Nine units electives.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The deadline for the submission of complete applications is available on the Future Students website: In addition to Faculties of Graduate Studies and Arts requirements , the Graduate program in Communication and Media Studies requires: a) A statement of research intent (500-1000 words). b) Two samples of written work. c) A detailed curriculum vitae. d) Completed baccalaureate and master’s degrees in Communications Studies, Culture Studies, or equivalent. e) Two completed Reference Forms.

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

Graduate academic term start dates are Fall (September 1), Winter (January 1), Spring (May 1) and Summer (July 1); intake terms vary by programme.

The graduate application fee is $125 for Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents and $145 for international students, per application; applications are made online and deadlines are set by each programme.

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