PhD Communication Studies at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

The Communication Studies program has a national reputation for excellence in the areas of critical media studies, interpersonal communication, and rhetoric. Our graduate students are highly motivated scholars at the cutting edge of communication research with an equally strong commitment to becoming skilled instructors. Although most students emphasize one of these areas, students take courses across each of the three subdisciplines en route to designing their PhD thesis research project.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts | Duration: 4 years / 42 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Courses, Major Courses, Outside Courses, Thesis Credits.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application requirements include: At least 15 undergraduate or graduate credits in speech or communications courses related to the proposed emphasis area Transcripts of all post-secondary academic work Statement of purpose, including academic and professional objectives Diversity statement Sample of academic writing (15–25 pages) Three letters of recommendation Resume/CV The application deadline is December 1 for the following fall semester. Admission is for fall semester only. All prerequisites must be completed before admission. A bachelor's or master's degree in Communication Studies or a related field. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.5. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 79, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 4 years / 42 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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