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PhD Communication at University of Miami

University of Miami, United States

Programme overview

The doctoral program is designed to provide students with the requisite foundation in theory as well as research skills for using communication to make positive change at the societal, community, and individual levels. The program allows learning across content and creative areas, methodological orientations, and platforms of expression for engaged scholarship and immersive experience, globally and locally.

Faculty: School of Communication  |  Duration: 60 credits  |  Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

Career pathways

The program includes field research experience and the teaching, writing, and media skills necessary for a career in higher education, research institutions, non-profits, government organizations, media, business, and industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The following is a list of the required conditions as well as the required documents/fees for your application for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Communication program: A master’s degree in communication or another appropriate field. The degree must be in addition to a bachelor’s degree. All degrees must be from accredited institutions. The School’s official application. An $85.00 non-refundable application fee. Three letters of recommendation. Official transcripts of all college work, both undergraduate and graduate. Note: In addition, international applicants must send an official copy of their diploma for all degrees earned, and all documentation that confers their degree, with English translation for all degrees earned. Note: All transcripts must be the original document, forwarded directly from the university; Xerox copies, true copies, notarized copies and other types of copies are not acceptable. Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores. Note: Only for international applicants. Copy of current passport. Note: Only for international applicants.

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.

Duration: 60 credits

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