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PhD Communication at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

The PhD provides advanced training for students in communication and related fields such as social sciences or technology, preparing them for research-based careers.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Communication  |  Duration: 4 years with a master's; 5 to 6 years with a bachelor's only  |  Intake: Fall  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

Career pathways

Research-based careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

4+1 Accelerated Degree in Strategic Communication (BA/MA) Do​ you need a degree to be admitted to the program? In order to be admitted into the M.A. program you must have a baccalaureate degree. In order to be admitted to the Ph.D. program you must have a baccalaureate degree and you may have (though you are not required to have) a master's degree. Applicants must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university before matriculation in the fall, in communication or an allied discipline, with an accompanying transcript from that institution. : A master's degree in communication or other related discipline from an accredited college or university, with an accompanying transcript from that institution, is optional. Transcripts from all previous institutions (baccalaureate and master's)

Intake: FALL: January 5: To be considered for departmental funding April 5: Final deadline to apply

Duration: 4 years with a master's; 5 to 6 years with a bachelor's only

Apply through the official page: https://grad-admissions.udel.edu/apply/

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