PhD Journalism and Media at University of Texas at Austin

Programme overview

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Journalism and Media emphasizes the interdisciplinary study of media systems, including journalism, digital media platforms and technologies, and global media ecosystems. It cultivates expertise in multiple research methodologies.

Faculty: Moody College of Communication | Duration: 57 semester credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Austin, TX, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 57 semester credit hours. Working with the faculty and the graduate advisor, each student develops an individual Program of Work. All students develop mastery of journalism and media research and theory. Students are required to complete five semesters of coursework, one semester for preparing for comprehensive exams and a research proposal, and their dissertation in the final, fourth year.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate admission (applies to the programme): Admission to the graduate program in journalism and media is competitive, and a number of criteria are carefully considered in admissions decisions. Students admitted to the Doctor of Philosophy program must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution.

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 application fees: $65 for U.S. graduate applicants and $90 for international graduate applicants. Each graduate program sets its own application deadline.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/admissions/apply

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