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PhD Mass Communication at University of Iowa

University of Iowa, United States

Programme overview

A candidate for a doctoral degree is expected to demonstrate mastery of knowledge in the field of communication and to synthesize and create new knowledge, making an original and substantial contribution to the discipline in an appropriate time frame. Make an original and substantial contribution to the discipline: think originally and independently to develop concepts and methodologies, and identify new research opportunities within the field of communication.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Journalism and Mass Communication  |  Duration: 72 s.h. required  |  Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy program in mass communication requires 72 s.h. of graduate credit.

Career pathways

Students in this program prepare for careers as teachers and industry researchers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations on the Graduate College website. Admission to the program is for fall entry.

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.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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